Process Improvement Engineer

We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer to drive equipment reliability, improve process stability, and advance operational excellence in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

USA, Decatur, AL

• Serve as the technical owner for all equipment and tooling within your assigned production area.
• Lead hands‑on troubleshooting and support for equipment and process issues.
• Partner closely with maintenance and operations teams to restore and improve performance.
• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Identify and implement equipment and tooling improvements.
• Support new equipment specifications, reviews, and commissioning.
• Ensure preventive maintenance strategies are effective and executed to maximize uptime.
• Maintain calibration compliance and manage critical tooling and spare parts.

• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify and implement safety improvements.
• Drive closure of safety actions from incidents, near misses, and ergonomic assessments.
• Maintain and improve Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and compliance.

• Develop and sustain manufacturing control plans and process standards.
• Work cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to resolve production challenges quickly and effectively.
• Standardize work instructions to ensure consistency and repeatability.

• Drive structured problem‑solving using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with leadership to execute continuous improvement initiatives.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across teams.

• Collaborate with engineering teams on equipment procurement, installation, and qualification.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and long‑term sustainability.
• Support line setups, model changes, and capacity planning.
• Interface with vendors and OEMs to ensure successful implementation and knowledge transfer.

• 3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Operations/Quality support roles, or equivalent education and experience, including military experience.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting high‑volume manufacturing equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Experience with fabrication and injection molding equipment.
• Hands‑on robotics and controls experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of appliance manufacturing processes.
• Experience with controls, preventive maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• PLC, distributed I/O, and servo controls experience.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience or certification.
• Formal project management experience or training.

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments.

• Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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