Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

GE Appliances; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer in Decatur, Alabama. You will lead quality issue resolution, drive continuous improvement, and support cross-functional manufacturing operations with CAD, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping to resolve production issues and deliver high-quality products.

You will mentor engineers, apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, and ensure safety compliance while partnering with suppliers and internal teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, quality, or process improvement.
• Strong data interpretation and problem-solving in high-volume environments.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and eliminate root causes of product/process quality issues with cross-functional teams.
• Define Critical to Quality characteristics and monitor trends for corrective actions.
• Validate new designs through inspection, testing, trials, and capability studies.
• Lead lean quality improvements to reduce cost of quality and scrap.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and suppliers to improve manufacturing performance.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and promote a safety-first culture.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D Printing

MS Office

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?

Position

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Location

USA, Decatur, AL

How You\'ll Create Possibilities

Quality Issue Resolution and Product Assurance (40%):

• Identify and eliminate root causes of product and process quality issues in collaboration with operations and cross-functional teams.
• Define and monitor Critical to Quality characteristics and analyze complex data trends to identify systemic issues and lead corrective actions.
• Validate new designs and modifications through dimensional inspection, functional testing, production trials, capability studies, and operator feedback.
• Drive proactive problem-solving and elevate critical issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.

Continuous Improvement and Quality Systems (35%):

• Lead quality improvement projects from initiation through completion, delivering measurable cost, quality, scrap, yield, and defective-rate improvements.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma methods to strengthen the Lean Production System and reduce the cost of quality.
• Support the development and implementation of factory quality measurement systems for continuous improvement.
• Serve as a quality-systems subject matter expert and provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians.

Cross-Functional Execution and Manufacturing Support (25%):

• Communicate project opportunities, progress, risks, and results effectively to stakeholders.
• Partner with operations, engineering, suppliers, and other functions to resolve plant quality issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• Use CAD, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping to evaluate concepts, troubleshoot production issues, and develop low-cost manufacturing solutions.
• Provide quality impact assessments and recommendations to inform capital investment decisions.
• Promote a safety-first culture and follow all safety rules and procedures.

What You\'ll Bring to Our Team

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other related duties as assigned:

• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of plant quality, operational excellence, and business needs.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in manufacturing operations, quality, new product introduction, and/or process improvement.
• Extensive experience interpreting data and solving problems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Effective communication, organization, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience applying Lean manufacturing principles.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with CAD modeling, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping.
• Experience with capability studies, quality measurement systems, and supplier quality collaboration.

Working Conditions:

• High-volume manufacturing environment requiring personal protective equipment and frequent walking in plant areas.
• Up to 15% travel to suppliers and other manufacturing locations, as needed.
• Ability to flex work schedule to support off-shifts, as needed.
• Position is located in Decatur, Alabama and is 100% on-site.

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.