Senior Advanced Quality Engineer

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? This role is responsible for leading quality initiatives for new parts and New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure sustainable long-term success in the factory.

The position requires independent problem-solving and project management skills, with a focus on implementing quality systems for NPI. Candidates should have advanced knowledge in engineering and quality management, and be highly data-driven in decision-making. While based at Appliance Park, the role also supports other locations as new models and complexities are introduced, aiming to reduce Cost of Quality metrics.
** Position
* * Senior Advanced Quality Engineer
** Location
* * USA, Louisville, KY
** How You'll Create Possibilities*
* ** New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Support:** + The AQE has ownership and responsibility for all new equipment qualification in an area. The AQE will become the process expert for that area of responsibility. + The AQE travels to equipment suppliers, manufacturing site for planning meetings, runoffs, and significant production runs. The role also requires getting approval from top management on equipment results before equipment ships from supplier.

+ The AQE develops a robust qualification plan for each piece of new equipment. The employee will work with AME, equipment supplier to deliver quality equipment & process to site. + The AQE learns and leads gaging development for all gages required for production. Utilize GEAs gage specification process. Get buyoff from/communicate to cross-functional team before gage design confirmation. Hold kickoff meetings for gages including cross functional team members (AMEs, plant quality engineers, design engineers) + The AQE leads dimensional analysis meetings of measurement results from new equipment.

The AQE builds consensus with design engineers and management to develop next steps. + The AQE learns and utilizes GEA's 9-step process to integrate quality into the design as early as possible. The AQE participates in drawing reviews. + The AQE develops traceability solutions for each piece of equipment and process in the area back to the raw material. Implement digital footprints and poke-yoke solutions as much as possible.

The AQE leads and pulses team members for progress on projects. The AQE works with test and controls AMEs to implement and execute on all projects. Work with plant quality engineers, write work instructions as needed to ensure seamless handoff of all projects. + The role is to work with a cross functional team to implement a new part, product, or process, that is 'turn-key' sustainable with regards to quality at product launch for the factory to agree to and take ownership of executing.

+ Balance the communication between product design and manufacturing to ensure all issues get addressed with minimal surprises to achieve world class manufacturing goals. + Drive COQ improvements: scrap, factory yield, concessions, damage, service calls, etc. + Provide technical leadership & in-depth expertise to investigate, initiate and drive the development, procurement, and implementation of equipment & processes for manufacturing. + Lead cross-functional team PFMEA's to understand the risks of new part/process changes, ensure team agrees to the mitigation accordingly and is implemented prior to product launch.

+ Interfacing with team leaders to develop job instruction and define what is critical. Define the jobs through standard work and job instructions. + Responsible for executing…