Senior Parts Engineer - Replacement Parts & Inventory Mgmt

haier; Concord (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Service Engineer to ensure availability of service parts, validate substitutes, and lead technical reviews for new parts. You will collaborate cross-functionally with plants and suppliers, optimize inventory, and support NPI and CIB processes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in engineering, with proficiency in Oracle/Windchill/Navigate and strong communication skills for leadership reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in the appliance industry.
• Experience identifying, cross-referencing, and validating equivalent components.
• Experience with part qualifications and change management processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate business systems (e.g., Oracle, Windchill).
• Strong communication skills, including presenting technical recommendations to leadership boards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage complex technical reviews under tight timelines.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on compliance and quality standards.
• Proficiency in GE Appliances systems (Oracle, Windchill, Navigate).

Responsibilities

• Review and approve PPAP submissions to ensure new parts meet form, fit, and function requirements as direct replacements.
• Analyze discontinued parts and evaluate potential substitutes using drawings, measurements, and compatibility assessments.
• Conduct technical reviews (averaging 60 reviews annually) and present recommendations to the Change Implementation Board.
• Test proposed replacement parts for compliance with specifications and performance standards.
• Ensure all recommended replacement parts meet GE Appliances quality and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for plants and sites on complex part-related issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers to expedite issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate parts to reduce inventory complexity and cost.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

5+ years engineering experience

Identify & validate components

PPAP & Change management

Interpret technical drawings

Oracle experience

Windchill experience

Navigate experience

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

Windchill

Navigate

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Service Engineer to ensure availability of service parts, validate substitutes, and lead technical reviews for new parts. You will collaborate cross-functionally with plants and suppliers, optimize inventory, and support NPI and CIB processes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in engineering, with proficiency in Oracle/Windchill/Navigate and strong communication skills for leadership reviews.