Senior Lean Process Improvement Engineer

GE Appliances; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Camden, SC, seeks a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence in a high-volume production area. You will own equipment performance, lead continuous improvement initiatives and champion safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.

You’ll partner with maintenance, engineering and operations to implement TPM/PM plans and standard work across teams. The role requires a mechanical/industrial engineering background, 5+ years in manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations or Quality support roles.
• Flexibility to support production demands (early starts, extended shifts, occasional weekend work).
• Six Sigma certification with strong knowledge of Lean, DMAIC and other improvement methodologies.
• Experience with thermoforming, extrusion, metal fabrication and automated equipment operations.
• Hands-on experience with PLC controls, robotics, servo systems, and preventive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles, standard work and time studies to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize equipment and tooling in the production area for reliability and compliance.
• Lead root-cause analysis, Kaizen events and standard work implementations to boost OEE.
• Develop TPM/PM plans to maximize uptime and minimize downtime.
• Evaluate upgrades and capital projects to improve safety and performance.
• Lead safety and quality initiatives, and participate in audits and investigations.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams and mentor operators and maintenance staff.
• Represent manufacturing in New Product Introductions and coordinate equipment qualification and validation.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Operations

Quality

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC controls

Robotics (Fanuc)

Servo systems

Preventive maintenance

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Camden, SC, seeks a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence in a high-volume production area. You will own equipment performance, lead continuous improvement initiatives and champion safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.

You’ll partner with maintenance, engineering and operations to implement TPM/PM plans and standard work across teams. The role requires a mechanical/industrial engineering background, 5+ years in manufacturing, and