Principal Metrology Engineer

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? The Principal Metrology Engineer serves as the enterprise technical authority for metrology strategy, dimensional measurement systems, GD&T/ASME standards, qualification fixtures, and equipment qualification across GE Appliances.

This role provides principal-level technical leadership for the integration of metrology into new product introduction (NPI), current production, supplier qualification, and long-term manufacturing technology roadmaps. The Principal Metrology Engineer establishes and advances enterprise standards, measurement strategies, supplier capabilities, and measurement system alignment to improve launch readiness, reduce cost of poor quality, increase measurement capability, and accelerate time to market. This position partners extensively with Design, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, plant operations, suppliers, and business leadership to resolve complex technical challenges and establish sustainable, scalable solutions.

The role is also responsible for identifying and evaluating emerging metrology technologies, industry standards, supplier capabilities, and manufacturing quality practices. Through external benchmarking, industry engagement, and technology development, the Principal Metrology Engineer ensures GEA's metrology practices remain current, competitive, and positioned for future manufacturing needs. As a principal technical leader, this individual mentors engineers, technicians, laboratory teams, and cross‑functional partners;

influences decisions without direct authority; develops technical standards and roadmaps; and represents the voice of Quality and Metrology with suppliers and business leadership. Louisville, KY, supporting GE Appliances headquarters and remote manufacturing sites. 1st shift is the primary shift supported; occasional support may be required during weekends, 2nd shift, or 3rd shift. Travel may be required to support remote manufacturing sites, supplier technical reviews, and equipment run-offs.

Position Principal Metrology Engineer Location USA, Louisville, KY

Serve as the enterprise technical authority for dimensional metrology, measurement systems, GD&T, qualification fixtures, equipment qualification, and dimensional analysis. Establish and execute a long-term metrology strategy aligned with business, manufacturing, quality, and technology objectives. Develop, deploy, and govern enterprise standards, procedures, technical requirements, and best practices for metrology across manufacturing sites. Define measurement strategies that ensure design intent is effectively translated into manufacturing processes, quality plans, inspection methods, and production controls.

Provide principal-level technical leadership on complex measurement, dimensional, tooling, fixture, and equipment qualification challenges. Lead cross-functional technical decisions involving GD&T interpretation, measurement capability, fixture strategy, tolerance requirements, inspection methods, and launch risk. Partner with Design, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering,…