Senior Process Improvement Engineer - OEE and Lean Manufacturing

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Newburg (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead operations excellence in the Louisville plant. You will own equipment, reduce waste, and drive safety, quality, and cost improvements while partnering with maintenance and quality teams to boost OEE.

The role requires leadership in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to the production schedule. Applicants should apply via [e-mail].

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all equipment and tooling in the production area from Advanced Manufacturing Engineer sign-off onward.
• Serve as primary troubleshooter for plant processes with maintenance staff for repairs.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through ongoing monitoring and improvements.
• Provide recommendations for equipment and tooling enhancements and approve new purchases as needed.
• Audit Preventive Maintenance plans to ensure compliance and maximize uptime.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Business Leader to prioritize actions for the area.

Skills

Troubleshooting high-volume equipment

Influence and drive change

Material flow management

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Analytical/problem-solving

Time studies / standard work

Adaptability / flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

Controls

PMs

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Pneumatics

Welding techniques

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead operations excellence in the Louisville plant. You will own equipment, reduce waste, and drive safety, quality, and cost improvements while partnering with maintenance and quality teams to boost OEE.

The role requires leadership in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to the production schedule. Applicants should apply via [e-mail].