Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics

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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.

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The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) for Plastics is knowledgeable in injection mold tooling and processing, molding equipment, and plastics part design. This role involves managing tooling and equipment projects by executing necessary activities at each milestone throughout the project. The Senior AME plays a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring entry level AMEs within the team on how to manage and execute projects.

This role also serves as a lead technical/engineering liaison for the Center of Excellence (COE), which is the internal plastics "supplier" of all Appliance Park in-house molded products.

Position

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manufacturing Project Management:

* Provides technical COE guidance for all processes, cross-functional team meetings, and design reviews for injection molds, injection molding presses and associated automation equipment

* Support the GE Appliances Business Change Request (BCR) process

* Take a lead role managing multiple simultaneous projects

* Develop technical specifications to ensure accurate and timely delivery of associated molds/equipment

* Ensure Equipment Qualification projects are accurately created in Oracle Agile as the primary AME project management process

* Drive projects through each milestone completion with necessary stakeholder engagement and ensure Agile is updated in a timely manner

* Ability to manage and report on capital spending, project timeline/delivery status and other KPI related aspects of a project

Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost:

* Maintain certified Lock Out (LOTO) status for safe equipment operation

* Lead supplier Risk Assessment review and EHS approvals of all applicable equipment

* Provide guidance on part dimensional and tolerance requirements to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

* Join Cross-functional teams to resolve part design or equipment requirement issues

* Collaborate with Plastics CAE experts to analyze design, quality and productivity related aspects of new plastic part designs

* Lead RFQ process for quotes, summarize and recommend suppliers to achieve low cost, on time results

* Track supplier delivery and provide accountability to avoid timeline delays

* Provide communication within the COE team to ensure smooth plant implementation of molds and equipment

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Requirements:

* Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple levels of the organization to promote operational success and continuous improvement

* High energy, initiative, and motivation to contribute to a team-oriented environment

* Organizational skills with the ability to manage simultaneous projects and tasks efficiently

* Strong problem-solving abilities and follow-through on initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

* 5+ years of experience in injection molding or manufacturing engineering

* Experience with injection molding equipment, resin delivery systems, robotic part load/unload systems, and injection mold troubleshooting

* Equipment procurement experience (quoting, sourcing, implementation)

* Project Management experience in a cross-functional manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (plastics / mechanical / manufacturing engineering / industrial / electrical)

* Hands-on experience in injection molding part/mold design, molding machines and/or automated equipment operations

* Moldflow/Moldex CAE working knowledge

* CAD experience

* RJG injection molding knowledge

* Sepro and/or Fanuc Robotics experience

Working Conditions:

* Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environments.

* Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds.

* Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, work shoes/boots.

* Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

* Work will include walking and standing for extended periods, using stairs, cross-overs and ladders.

* Up to 30% of travel required for international and domestic travel

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