Senior Material Flow & Automation Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Principal Material Flow Engineer in Louisville, KY to lead the design and integration of advanced material replenishment and warehouse management systems. The role will leverage robotics, drones, and automation to elevate supply chain efficiency across manufacturing.

You will guide lean material flow improvements, coordinate with suppliers and 3PLs, and mentor shop-floor staff while aligning with EHS, TPM, and ergonomics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent with 7+ years in distribution, logistics, or supply chain.
• Lean Supply Chain production experience preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of material replenishment and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Champion robotics, drones, and automation to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Develop lean material flow processes across manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and 3PLs to meet schedules and budgets.
• Analyze and optimize material handling before automation to maximize efficiency.
• Guide cross-functional teams and shop floor personnel; provide coaching and training.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, Lean, Ergonomics, TPM standards.
• Drive policy and operational strategy alignment with long-term goals.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

Tools

ACAD

MS Office

Robotic Languages

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Principal Material Flow Engineer in Louisville, KY to lead the design and integration of advanced material replenishment and warehouse management systems. The role will leverage robotics, drones, and automation to elevate supply chain efficiency across manufacturing.

You will guide lean material flow improvements, coordinate with suppliers and 3PLs, and mentor shop-floor staff while aligning with EHS, TPM, and ergonomics initiatives.