Senior Electromechanical Supplier Quality Engineer

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Petersburg (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances seeks a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality across critical electromechanical domains. You will set strategy, approve supplier lists, and deploy systemic improvements, collaborating with Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing worldwide.

The role emphasizes dual sourcing, change management, and data-driven decisions to mitigate risk and drive customer satisfaction across a global supply chain. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; physics/chemistry/math also acceptable.
• 7+ years in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Supply Chain within manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in statistical methods and quality tools; ability to coach and standardize.
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, tolerances; guide others.
• Experience leading cross-functional, multi-site initiatives with supplier focus.
• Travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for Electromechanical Devices (EMD) Supplier Quality, establishing standards, best practices, and technical direction across the SQ organization
• Define and drive EMD supplier quality strategy, including NPI qualification approaches and capability development
• Partner with global teams to align supplier quality strategy and performance
• Influence supplier selection, qualification, and long-term capability development with deep technical expertise
• Lead cross-functional problem solving and systemic improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
• Establish robust quality frameworks for supplier process control, risk assessment, and change management
• Provide technical oversight on PPAP, audits, and qualification processes
• Mentor engineers and elevate supplier quality capability across teams

Skills

Gage R&R

Process Capability

SPC

PFMEA

DOE

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Supplier quality

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

APQP

Six Sigma

Job description

GE Appliances seeks a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality across critical electromechanical domains. You will set strategy, approve supplier lists, and deploy systemic improvements, collaborating with Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing worldwide.

The role emphasizes dual sourcing, change management, and data-driven decisions to mitigate risk and drive customer satisfaction across a global supply chain. Willingness to travel is required.