Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Industrial

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?

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? GE Appliances is seeking a talented and passionate leader to drive our industrial controls strategy as the Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) – Industrial Controls. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on our manufacturing operations by leading controls standardization, automation integration, and electrical system excellence across our plants.

You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment while helping shape the future of advanced manufacturing.

Position Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Industrial

Location USA, Louisville, KYHow You'll Create Possibilities Lead & Strategize:
Develop and implement the vision for industrial controls engineering, ensuring alignment with GE Appliances’ manufacturing and business objectives.

Manage Complex Projects:
Oversee the execution of electrical controls and automation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, technical performance, and quality excellence.

Drive Technical Excellence:
Serve as the subject matter expert in industrial controls, PLC/HMI systems, electrical architectures, networking, and machine safety, driving standardization and optimization across manufacturing facilities.

Mentor & Develop Talent:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, fostering technical growth, innovation, and strong project execution.

Standardize & Integrate:
Establish and maintain controls standards, design practices, and validation processes for manufacturing equipment and systems across multiple sites.

Collaborate & Communicate:
Partner with project teams, plant operations, suppliers, and leadership to align priorities, resolve technical issues, and ensure successful implementation of controls solutions.

Enhance Efficiency & Safety:
Apply Lean principles and Human Organizational Performance (HOP) strategies to improve manufacturing processes while prioritizing operator safety, machine reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Support

Innovation: Evaluate and implement emerging controls technologies, including advanced diagnostics, connected systems, smart devices, and secure industrial network architectures.

What You'll Bring to Our Team Requirements and

Qualifications:

Experience:

10+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls engineering, with a strong focus on electrical systems, PLC-based automation, and manufacturing equipment integration.

Education:

Technical degree in Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.

Technical

Skills:

Deep expertise in PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and industrial networking systems. Strong working knowledge of platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, and GE/Emerson controls environments.

Experience with electrical schematics, panel design, field devices, and machine safety systems required.

Industry

Experience:

Experience working with OEMs, system integrators, and suppliers supporting industrial automation and controls implementation in manufacturing environments.

Project Management:
Proven track record managing large-scale controls and automation…