Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Industrial

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY, seeks a Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Industrial Controls to lead controls standardization and automation across our plants. You will drive the vision for industrial controls engineering, align with manufacturing objectives, and partner with operations to deliver robust solutions.

You will manage complex projects, guide PLC/HMI architectures, electrical systems, and safety practices while mentoring a team of engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls engineering with emphasis on electrical systems and manufacturing equipment integration.
• Technical degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Deep expertise in PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and industrial networking systems; experience with Rockwell/Siemens environments.
• Experience with OEMs, system integrators, and suppliers in industrial automation projects.
• Proven track record managing large-scale controls and automation projects from spec to commissioning.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision for industrial controls engineering aligned with GE Appliances' manufacturing goals.
• Oversee electrical controls and automation projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Drive standardization of PLC/HMI, electrical architectures, networking, and machine safety.
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers to foster growth and project excellence.
• Collaborate with project teams, plant operations, suppliers, and leadership to implement controls solutions.
• Apply Lean and Human Organizational Performance (HOP) to improve manufacturing processes with safety emphasis.
• Evaluate emerging controls technologies and secure industrial network architectures.

Skills

Industrial controls engineering

PLC/SCADA

Electrical systems

Project management

Education

Technical degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

GE/Emerson controls

Electrical schematics

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?

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? GE Appliances is seeking a talented and passionate leader to drive our industrial controls strategy as the Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) – Industrial Controls. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on our manufacturing operations by leading controls standardization, automation integration, and electrical system excellence across our plants. You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment while helping shape the future of advanced manufacturing.

Position

Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Industrial

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Lead & Strategize: Develop and implement the vision for industrial controls engineering, ensuring alignment with GE Appliances’ manufacturing and business objectives.

Manage Complex Projects: Oversee the execution of electrical controls and automation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, technical performance, and quality excellence.

Drive Technical Excellence: Serve as the subject matter expert in industrial controls, PLC/HMI systems, electrical architectures, networking, and machine safety, driving standardization and optimization across manufacturing facilities.

Mentor & Develop Talent: Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, fostering technical growth, innovation, and strong project execution.

Standardize & Integrate: Establish and maintain controls standards, design practices, and validation processes for manufacturing equipment and systems across multiple sites.

Collaborate & Communicate: Partner with project teams, plant operations, suppliers, and leadership to align priorities, resolve technical issues, and ensure successful implementation of controls solutions.

Enhance Efficiency & Safety: Apply Lean principles and Human Organizational Performance (HOP) strategies to improve manufacturing processes while prioritizing operator safety, machine reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Support Innovation: Evaluate and implement emerging controls technologies, including advanced diagnostics, connected systems, smart devices, and secure industrial network architectures.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls engineering, with a strong focus on electrical systems, PLC-based automation, and manufacturing equipment integration.
• Education: Technical degree in Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and industrial networking systems. Strong working knowledge of platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, and GE/Emerson controls environments. Experience with electrical schematics, panel design, field devices, and machine safety systems required.
• Industry Experience: Experience working with OEMs, system integrators, and suppliers supporting industrial automation and controls implementation in manufacturing environments.
• Project Management: Proven track record managing large-scale controls and automation projects, including specification development, supplier oversight, commissioning, debugging, and equipment qualification.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (20–30%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt)
• Experience with industrial software and controls platforms such as Proficy, RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, TIA Portal, WinCC, or SIMATIC
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity, safety PLCs, and standards related to electrical controls and machine safety

Work Environment & Expectations

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy equipment
• Occasional off-shift and weekend work
• Mandatory use of safety equipment

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.

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