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USA, Decatur, ALtime type:
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REQ-26126

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?

We're looking for an experienced and visionary Plant Manufacturing Engineering Leader to shape the future of our manufacturing operations. This newly created leadership role offers a unique opportunity to build and lead a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering organization while driving operational excellence across engineering, maintenance, and facilities.
As a key member of the plant leadership team, you'll be responsible for developing technical capabilities, optimizing manufacturing performance, leading capital and continuous improvement initiatives, and creating the processes and systems that will support long-term operational success. If you're passionate about building teams, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and driving meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.## ## Position Director, Manufacturing Engineering## ## Location USA, Decatur, AL## How You'll Create Possibilities
** Build and Lead a World-Class Engineering Organization
*** Establish and lead an integrated Manufacturing Engineering organization, including Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
* Develop team objectives, build technical capability, and mentor engineering and maintenance talent.
* Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
** Drive Manufacturing Performance
*** Own the overall technical performance of the plant, including production equipment, tooling, and facility infrastructure.
* Partner with Operations to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment reliability, quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
* Lead equipment, tooling, and process improvements that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Lead Maintenance & Reliability Strategy
* Develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies that maximize equipment performance while minimizing downtime.
* Optimize maintenance resources to support production schedules and long-term equipment reliability.
** Shape the Future of the Plant
*** Develop manufacturing strategies that support future business needs, including:  + New Product Introductions (NPI)  + Product line expansions and volume changes  + Cost reduction initiatives  + Long-term manufacturing planning
* Evaluate future capacity through scenario planning and manufacturing strategy development.
** Partner on New Product Introductions
*** Represent the plant during NPI program reviews to ensure manufacturing readiness.
* Coordinate seamless transitions from product development into production by ensuring equipment, tooling, staffing, and technical resources are prepared for successful launches.
** Lead Capital Planning & Continuous Improvement
*** Own the plant's capital project portfolio and annual spending plan.
* Prioritize investments that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
* Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering…