Senior Process Improvement Engineer - 1st Shift

haier; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineer for 1st shift in Louisville, KY. You will own equipment and tooling in the production area and act as the primary troubleshooter for plant processes while collaborating with maintenance staff to resolve issues.

You will drive OEE improvements, audit maintenance plans, and work with cross-functional teams to reduce waste and improve metrics such as scrap, yield, and SCR. Strong leadership and Lean skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering/operations/quality support roles.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably unionized environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of equipment and tooling in the production area; oversee from sign-off onwards.
• Serve as primary troubleshooter for plant processes with maintenance staff.
• Improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) through monitoring and improvement.
• Provide recommendations for equipment and tooling improvements and approve purchases.
• Audit Preventative Maintenance plans for compliance and uptime.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Plant Operations to address bottlenecks and waste.

Skills

Troubleshooting high-volume equipment

Influence & change leadership

Material flow management

Verbal & written communication

Advanced Excel proficiency

Project management

Time studies & standard work

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Excel

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 Process Improvement Engineer - 1st Shift

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Take ownership of all equipment and tooling within the production area, overseeing from Advanced Manufacturing Engineer sign-off onwards
• Serve as the primary troubleshooter for plant processes, collaborating with maintenance staff for equipment repairs
• Enhance Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) in the area through continuous monitoring and improvement efforts
• Provide recommendations for equipment and tooling enhancements, approving new purchases as needed
• Conduct audits of Preventative Maintenance plans to ensure compliance and maximize equipment uptime
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Business Leader to prioritize maintenance actions for the area
• Ensure the calibration and maintenance of all equipment, along with managing special tools
• Offer insights on equipment specifications based on industry best practices and lessons learned
• Adjust, monitor, and document technical processes, including deviations, MCI, MCP via BCR process
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to swiftly address and resolve production line issues
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to improve metrics such as OEE, Scrap, Yield, and Service Call Rate (SCR)
• Analyze process data and reports daily, driving resolutions for any defects
• Support Team Leaders in creating Standard Work and Job Instruction methods
• Collaborate with Plant Operations personnel to proactively address factory inefficiencies
• Continuously identify and reduce waste in the production area
• Engage with various stakeholders on short-term and long-term improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Qualifications for Success:

• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment
• Proven ability to influence and drive change effectively
• Experience in material flow management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, complemented by strong interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft products, especially Excel, and adeptness in learning new systems
• Strong project management and analytical/problem-solving skills
• Experience with time studies and/or standard work application
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work flexible hours around the manufacturing schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Operations/Quality support roles
• At least 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in unionized environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Operations/Quality support roles
• Familiarity with Appliances manufacturing processes
• Expertise in Controls, PMs, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatics, and welding techniques
• Training and experience in lean manufacturing practices
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Experience in Quality Leadership and Program Management

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 attract