Senior AME – NPI & Lean Leader

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Kentucky

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Louisville, KY to drive capital equipment projects and high-volume process development for New Product Introductions and cost-out programs.

You will partner with NPI teams and factory operations to apply DFM, Lean principles, and digital tooling, including AI-assisted documentation, to improve equipment reliability, OEE and process scalability.

Qualifications

7+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment and processes.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent hands-on experience.
Strong communication and leadership skills to engage with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage capital equipment procurement projects including specification development and supplier engagement.
Ensure tooling and equipment maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Own program metrics: capital equipment budgets, schedules, reliability and quality targets.
Lead trades-offs between metrics to drive business impact.
Facilitate lean manufacturing and Production Preparation Process (3P) adoption.
Collaborate across functions to ensure equipment/process compatibility with the value stream.
Promote adoption of digital tools, including AI-assisted documentation and knowledge sharing.