Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer-Plastics

Position Overview

Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) – Plastics. The role is a recognized subject matter expert in injection mold tooling and processing, molding equipment, and plastics part design. Responsibilities include leading and managing tooling and equipment projects, contributing to development of goals and operational plans, implementing significant improvements, guiding and mentoring cross‑functional teams, and serving as the primary technical liaison for the Center of Excellence (COE).

Louisville, KY

• Manufacturing Project Management:
  Technical COE representative for all processes, 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.
• Take a lead role managing an NPI Program area (molds, new equipment, automation) by overseeing and mentoring Senior AME members.
• Develop technical specifications to ensure accurate and timely delivery of associated molds/equipment.
• Ensure Equipment Qualification projects are accurately created in Oracle Agile as the primary AME project management process.
• Drive projects through each milestone completion, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring Agile updates in a timely manner.
• Manage and report on capital spending, project timeline/delivery status, and other KPI related aspects of a project.
• Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost: maintain certified Lock Out (LOTO) status for safe equipment operation.
• Drive supplier Risk Assessments and EHS approvals of all applicable equipment.
• Review part dimensional and tolerance requirements to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Drive cross‑functional teams to resolve part design or equipment requirement issues.
• Collaborate with Plastics CAE experts to analyze design, quality and productivity related aspects of new plastic part designs.
• Lead RFQ process for quotes, summarize and select suppliers to achieve low cost, on time results.
• Drive supplier delivery to avoid timeline delays.
• Provide communication within the COE team to ensure smooth plant implementation of molds and equipment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization to drive 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 projects and tasks efficiently.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and strong follow‑through on initiatives.

• 7+ years of experience in injection molding or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with large tonnage injection molding equipment, resin delivery systems, robotic part load/unload systems, and injection mold troubleshooting.
• Mold/Equipment procurement experience (quoting, sourcing, implementation).
• Gated Project Management experience in a technical cross‑functional manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (plastics, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, industrial, electrical).
• Extensive experience leading or working with injection molding machines and automated equipment operations.
• Moldflow/Moldex CAE analysis experience.
• CAD experience.
• RJG injection molding certification.
• Sepro and/or Fanuc Robotics programming and/or troubleshooting experience.
• Track record of driving results through analytical methods, project scheduling, and teamwork.

Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environment. Tasks may involve lifting up to 25 pounds, wearing safety equipment (glasses, hearing protection, gloves, work shoes/boots), walking and standing for extended periods, using stairs, cross‑overs and ladders. Up to 30% international and domestic travel may be required. Occasional weekend and/or evening work may be necessary.

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 FormI‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.