Senior Total Productive Maintenance Engineer

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior TPM Engineer to ensure equipment and processes run reliably on the shop floor. You will analyze data, lead maintenance initiatives, and collaborate with NPI/Project teams and plant operations to improve reliability and reduce costs.

The role requires hands-on TPM leadership, experience with maintenance strategies, and the ability to drive problem solving and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at the Louisville, KY site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in reliability, engineering, equipment maintenance, or a related field.
• Shop floor leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and reliability processes including lubrication management, vibration analysis, thermal analysis, root cause failure analysis and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of TPM program supporting production goals.
• Lead AP2 TPM activities and support on-boarding of maintenance team.
• Monitor budget and maintenance department performance.
• Support development of EAM reporting and spare parts crib.
• Lead TPM training and continuous improvement initiatives using data.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance leadership

Shop floor leadership

Analytical methods

Problem solving

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Six Sigma certification

Tools

EAM systems

Lubrication management

Vibration analysis

Thermal analysis

FMEA

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.

The TPM and Reliability engineer role is responsible for ensuring the manufacturing equipment and processes are running efficiently and reliably. The role will consist of shop floor activities, data analytics using AI and problem solving. The TPM Engineer will be a key liaison between the NPI/Project teams and the plant operation, manufacturing teams, and Maintenance Team; ensuring that plant priorities and objectives are clearly understood and considered for the area under their ownership. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying the proactive maintenance requirements for assets to increase plant productivity, maximize reliability performance in a sustainable way and to capture all opportunities for process improvement while reducing total costs. The Engineer focuses on building capabilities within the manufacturing organization in leaders to solve business critical equipment performance issues.

This position is 100% Onsite. Position Senior Total Productive Maintenance Engineer Location USA, Louisville, KY

Manufacturing Operations

• Drive implementation of AP2 TPM program that supports production goals and objectives.
• Support member and liaison for on-boarding and assisting AP2 Maintenance team.
• Development and continuous monitoring of AP2 Maintenance Department Budget.
• Supporting the development of EAM system and EAM reporting for AP2.
• Supporting development of AP2 Spare Parts Crib.
• Assisting and overseeing creation of parts, locations, and suppliers.
• Provide status reports regarding the execution of TPM activities.
• Identify issues and make recommendations to address roadblocks and areas of opportunity.
• Coordinate with plant Leaders to execute TPM learning/training plans
• Provides training and promotes TPM Check List, Digital Hour by Hour, 1x1 problem solving and standardized work to cultivate an environment that encourages problem solving, critical thinking, and innovation.
• Utilize EAM to data mine the maintenance work order and repair history details.
• Use Brilliant Factory data to obtain equipment performance results and use it to drive improvements
• Use Hour x Hour tools to identify top downtime contributors and create actions to mitigate them
• Leads Jishuken (learn by doing) activities to solve critical operational equipment problems while spreading the learning across the organization.
• Assist with creating TPM Check List and Preventative Maintenance (PM) documentation and other documentation for business processes and standards.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

Position Requirements: Ability to influence and guide mid-level managers and reconcile competing interests and priorities Ability to develop and train in others on TPM, Maintenance Strategies (CBM, PDM, PM) and Equipment Reliability Fundamentals. Possess optimism towards achieving positive outcome and competitiveness to translate a plan into action. Demonstrated proficiency of standardized work and 1x1 problem solving. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Expertise in maintenance and reliability processes such as lubrication management, vibration and thermal analysis, and FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis).

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in reliability, engineering, equipment maintenance, or a related field.
• Shop floor leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership experience within Appliance manufacturing and familiarity with Manufacturing Equipment Knowledge of various maintenance and reliability processes including Maintenance planning and scheduling, lubrication management, vibration analysis, thermal analysis, root cause failure analysis and FMEA, criticality analysis, statistical analysis.
• Track record of driving results through analytical methods, project scheduling, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or scientific-related field.
• Six Sigma certification preferred, with strong knowledge of Lean, DMAIC, and other improvement methodologies.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environments.
• Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds.
• Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, work shoes/boots.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Work will include walking and standing for extended periods, using stairs, cross-overs and ladders.
• Up to 15% of travel required for domestic travel to plants, suppliers, etc.

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 attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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GE Appliances, a Haier company, is more than a place to work.

We imagine, design and build some of the world's best appliances.

Our people strive to improve themselves, the company and the community—building challenging and rewarding careers along the way.

We value diversity, teamwork, innovation and lean manufacturing.

We work with some of the best people in the world who take pride in our products and thrive on challenges.

More than a place to work, GE Appliances is a place of opportunity, a place to grow and a place to develop your career.