Senior Advanced Manufacturing 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? The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) will be responsible for managing and executing capital equipment and manufacturing process projects supporting new product introductions (NPI), cost out initiatives and plant improvements.

The AME will also be a key liaison between the program and the plant operations teams; ensuring that plant priorities and objectives are clearly understood and considered for the area under their ownership

Position

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Location USA, Louisville, KYHow You'll Create Possibilities Manage capital equipment procurement projects:
Including specification development utilizing GE standards, supplier selection, early supplier engagement, technical reviews, factory layout development, installation and qualification of equipment.  Ensure all tooling and equipment is reliable and robust and designed to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Own the program metrics as applicable to your assigned projects: manufacturing labor plan (VLOH), equipment and tooling budgets and quality of in-house manufactured parts/product.  

Work with the program team to perform trade-off analysis on competing metrics if necessary and drive decisions based on overall business impact.

Develop manufacturing processes.  Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and processes are compatible with the entire value stream.  Efforts should include Part and Process cross functional activities, early equipment management (TPM), workstation design, material presentation, standard work and single piece flow.

Work with cross-functional team to develop Manufacturing Control Plans (MCP) and Manufacturing Control Instructions (MCI).Work with EHS and the Advanced Industrial Engineer equipment / tooling / processes are implemented with the health and safety of the operators in mind. Work with factory operations and Lean teams to understand Value Stream and how your projects impact this.  Ensure material flow, workstation setup, model mix, etc.

are considered when workstations / equipment is designed.

Work with the design team to ensure Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) is considered part design.

What You'll Bring to Our Team Requirements:

BS degree in Engineering or related field5+ years hands on experience in manufacturing equipment and processes3+ years’ experience managing capital equipment procurement projects, including specification development, equipment supplier selection, technical reviews, installation and qualification of equipment

Prior experience with packing equipment and robotic automation is strongly preferred

Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members)
Good communication skills – will be expected to provide program report outs to cross-functional team Ability to make decisions and willingness to take ownership of complex projects

Experience implementing assembly equipment and conveyance for high volume operations.

Automation integration

Experience with implementing Lean…