Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Plastics

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) for Plastics is an entry position in the Plastics AME team. This role involves executing tooling and equipment project activities, including Equipment Qualification maintenance and documentation, participation in part and mold design reviews, tracking mold build schedules, supporting mold trial planning and execution, and working cross‑functionally to achieve final mold/equipment acceptance.

Location:

Louisville, KY, USA.

• Participate in 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.
• Assist Senior/Principal AME to develop technical specifications to ensure accurate and timely delivery of associated molds/equipment.
• Support Equipment Qualification projects in Oracle Agile, keeping deliverable dates and project status accurate.
• Assist Senior/Principal AME in reporting on capital spending, project timeline/delivery status and other KPI related aspects of a project.
• Maintain certified Lock‑Out (LOTO) status for safe equipment operation.
• Support completion of supplier Risk Assessments and EHS approvals of all applicable equipment.
• Participate in part dimensional and tolerance requirement reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Collaborate with Plastics CAE experts to analyze design, quality and productivity related aspects of new plastic part designs.
• Support RFW (Request for Quote) and Pugh Matrix comparisons for supplier selection.
• Communicate within the COE team to ensure smooth plant implementation of molds and equipment.

• Ability to collaborate within the organization to support operational success and continuous improvement.
• High energy, initiative, and motivation to contribute to a team‑oriented environment.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Good problem‑solving methodology and strong follow‑through on initiatives.

• 2+ years of experience in injection molding or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Project Management in a technical cross‑functional manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with MS Office.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (plastics / mechanical / manufacturing engineering / industrial / electrical).
• Injection molding design and/or processing knowledge.
• Experience working with End‑of‑Arm robotics.
• Knowledge of GD&T dimensional requirements.
• Experience with MS Project.

Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds. Manufacturing environment requires use of safety equipment including 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% travel required for international and domestic visits to plants and suppliers.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.