Principal Manufacturing Engineer

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we bring together creators, thinkers and makers to build good things for life. We are seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead critical manufacturing initiatives within our top‑freezer refrigeration operations.

• Lead manufacturing engineering strategy and execution across production operations, facilities, tooling, maintenance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing engineering organization focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive large‑scale capital and infrastructure projects aligned with plant objectives, productivity targets, and long‑term growth plans.
• Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Advanced Quality Engineering teams to support successful product launches and manufacturing readiness.
• Champion safety, ergonomics, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles throughout the operation.
• Develop and implement reliability and preventative maintenance strategies to improve uptime, efficiency, and overall equipment performance.
• Lead “Run the Plant” initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and operational performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, technical development, and Lean manufacturing excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in progressive manufacturing or supply chain leadership roles.
• Solid operational plant finance background and understanding.
• Experience managing large manufacturing and engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, grow and maintain a skilled engineering team.
• Fluent with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven communication skills—expected to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and to drive decisions based on overall benefit to the company.
• Experience implementing and/or operating under Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system.
• Direct management experience for highly skilled engineering teams.
• Experience with implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation.

• Appliance manufacturing background, especially across laundry or other high-volume assembly operations.

Our work is centered on our People and Culture, reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and a commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). We foster an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, reinforcing a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement.

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