Senior Director & Chief Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME)

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Director & Chief Engineer for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) in Louisville, KY. You will lead the Chief Engineering Office, shape manufacturing strategy, and drive best-in-class efficiency across lines and platforms.

You will oversee MSP development, mentor engineers, and collaborate with leadership councils to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions and reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain and 20+ years in manufacturing with prior senior leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives, manage large-scale projects, and build cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, robotics, and controls.
• Experience with APQP, product and process development in the appliance industry.
• Ability to balance technical risk, cost, and quality in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Chief Engineering Office for the AME organization with independent technical oversight across product lines, processes, and tooling.
• Develop and maintain MSPs for manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Direct a team of engineers across process expertise, governance, standards, and digital-technology execution.
• Coach and develop AME technical capabilities and drive improvements and growth.
• Participate in Manufacturing Reviews, iNPI processes, and reviews with senior leadership and councils.
• Create and lead the Technical Career Path program within AME to grow expertise.
• Oversee evaluation and validation of new processes and technologies for mass production.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing/supply chain

Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt

Tools

GD&T knowledge

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey?

Responsibility encompasses leadership of team responsible for independent technical oversight, technical regulation, standards, and specifications, process, tooling, and equipment safety across all product lines and platforms for the GEA North American manufacturing footprint. Role serves as chief engineering expert across the business for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and facilities. Position Senior Director & Chief Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Location USA, Louisville, KY.

How You’ll Create Possibilities

Managerial responsibility for Chief Engineering Office for the AME organization - key responsibility being independent technical oversight across all product lines and platforms for manufacturing process, equipment, and tooling. Develop and maintain manufacturing system procedures (MSP) for all manufacturing processes, equipment, and business manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling. Maintain strong external presence and influence with Industry groups, equipment, tooling, robotics, and controls suppliers ensuring GEA manufacturing facilities and tooling remain world class, contemporary, and cutting edge, while delivering best in class OEE, assembly yield, TPM, and efficiency. Lead a team of engineers across areas of manufacturing process expertise, project execution oversight and governance, standards development, and digital technology execution. Coach and develop the AME organization’s technical expertise, identifying critical areas of improvement and executing plans to drive change and growth. Participate as an expert in Manufacturing Reviews, iNPI processes and reviews with Vice President of Supply Chain, Product Line Vice Presidents, and business Executive Council. Develop and lead the Technical Career Path program for the AME organization, growing technical capability and expertise in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Oversee the evaluate and prove out new manufacturing processes and technologies ensuring a pipeline of proven innovation and efficiency for GEA manufacturing facilities prior to mass production implementation.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing/supply chain 20+ years of manufacturing experience with prior managerial responsibility leading enterprise-wide initiatives, large-scale projects, and teams.
• Strong working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, robotics, and controls.
• Cap-ex specification and procurement experience (stamping, molding, machining, finishing, assembly) in a high-volume manufacturing environment Understanding and ability to use model-based design information and GD&T as it relates to process development.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions while balancing technical risks, cost, and quality requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with new product implementation/APQP, product and process development Appliance industry knowledge and experience Proven success in driving changes and facilitating consensus amid conflicting interests Strong leadership skills with demonstrated initiative, drive, and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization/environment Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively externally as well as internally with business leadership/across functions and product lines.
• Desired: Advanced degrees in engineering/manufacturing/supply chain Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt (MBB) Certification Plant operational experience (i.e. Plant Manager, Quality Manager, Operations Leader, Facilities Manager)

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to [e-mail]

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is more than a place to work. We imagine, design and build some of the world's best appliances. Our people strive to improve themselves, the company and the community—building challenging and rewarding careers along the way. We value diversity, teamwork, innovation and lean manufacturing. We work with some of the best people in the world who take pride in our products and thrive on challenges. More than a place to work, GE Appliances is a place of opportunity, a place to grow and a place to develop your career.