Advanced Quality Engineer- Dish

The Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) leads quality initiatives for new parts, new processes, and New Product Introductions (NPI) across U.S.

-based refrigeration manufacturing sites. The role ensures new equipment, processes, and product changes are launched successfully and transitioned to the plant with sustainable, long-term ownership.

• Own and lead all new equipment qualification activities within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Serve as the process quality expert for assigned equipment, parts, and manufacturing processes.
• Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites for planning meetings, equipment runoffs, and significant production trials.
• Review equipment qualification results and secure leadership approval prior to equipment shipment from suppliers.
• Develop and execute robust qualification plans for new equipment in partnership with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) and equipment suppliers.
• Lead gauge development for production, including specification, design review, cross‑functional communication, and final buy‑off.
• Facilitate gauge kickoff meetings with cross‑functional stakeholders, including AME, plant quality engineers, and design engineers.
• Use CMM, 3D scanning, hand gauges, and other metrology tools to measure, analyze, and validate parts.
• Lead dimensional analysis reviews for new equipment and build alignment with design engineering and leadership on corrective actions and next steps.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to implement new parts, products, and processes that are sustainable and fully supported after launch.
• Act as a liaison between product design and manufacturing to ensure issues are addressed early and launches occur with minimal disruption.
• Drive Cost of Quality (COQ) improvements, including scrap reduction, yield improvement, concessions, damage reduction, and service call prevention.
• Provide technical leadership in the investigation, development, procurement, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Lead cross‑functional PFMEA activities to identify risks associated with new parts and process changes and ensure mitigation actions are implemented before launch.
• Partner with team leaders to develop job instructions, define critical process requirements, and establish standard work and Manufacturing Control Instructions (MCIs).
• Execute drive, strip, and torque studies on new joints to validate torque capability and process robustness.
• Own Quality Management System (QMS) documentation for implemented changes, including Manufacturing Control Plans (MCPs), forms, and MCIs, ensuring compliance with applicable ISO standards.
• Qualify in‑house equipment with minimal direction and ensure readiness for production use.
• Interpret GEA technical drawings, including MBD, GD&T, and linear dimensions, and ensure quality plans align with drawing requirements.
• Perform part scanning, CMM analysis, and caliper measurements as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or a similar capacity, preferably in the appliance industry.
• Leadership and effective communication experience in the definition, design, implementation, and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes.
• Self‑starter and influencer – metric driven and willing to work with cross‑functional teams and hourly workforce.
• Excellent project tracking and detailed planning skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Good communicator – data driven and makes decisions based on data.
• Experience interpreting data to solve manufacturing problems.

• Graduate of a GE Appliances development program (SCDP, AEDP, or similar).
• Strong leadership and effective communication skills in the definition, design, implementation, and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with GE Appliances refrigeration operations, including DPO, MRO, or AP5.
• Experience using, programming, and interpreting CMM, 3D scanning, and other metrology systems.
• Strong background in Lean process improvement within high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher…