Process Improvement Engineer

## Process Improvement Engineer Apply:
USA, Decatur, AL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
REQ-27184

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*.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be able to maintain such authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship. GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.  Interested in joining us on our journey?  
• As a Process Improvement Engineer, you'll manage equipment and process effectiveness within a production area. Guides technical support & troubleshooting process issues and drives operational improvements, through effective problem solving and corrective action implementation, to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, cost & morale. n this role, you’ll own your production area from a technical standpoint—leading troubleshooting efforts, implementing sustainable solutions, and partnering cross-functionally to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

You’ll also have the opportunity to influence new product launches and drive meaningful continuous improvement initiatives.## ## Position Process Improvement Engineer## ## Location USA, Decatur, AL## How You'll Create Possibilities
** Own Equipment & Drive Performance
*** 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
** Champion Safety & Compliance
*** 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
** Improve Process Stability
*** 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
** Lead Continuous Improvement
*** 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
** Support New Product Introduction (NPI)
*** 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## What You'll Bring to Our Team
* 3+ years’ experience in…