Senior Process Improvement Engineer | Flexible Work

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY, seeks a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead continuous improvement in the production area. You will own equipment and tooling, drive OEE, and partner with maintenance and quality teams to raise safety, quality, and efficiency.

This role emphasizes troubleshooting, data-driven decisions, standard work, and lean practices to reduce waste and improve metrics across Scrap, Yield, and SCR. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

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: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting high-volume equipment

Change management

Material flow management

Communication

Excel / MS Office

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Time studies / standard work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY, seeks a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead continuous improvement in the production area. You will own equipment and tooling, drive OEE, and partner with maintenance and quality teams to raise safety, quality, and efficiency.

This role emphasizes troubleshooting, data-driven decisions, standard work, and lean practices to reduce waste and improve metrics across Scrap, Yield, and SCR. Strong leadership and communication are essential.