Manufacturing Engineer

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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.

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The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) will be a member of the Monogram Refrigeration Team. The ME will be responsible for managing and executing manufacturing process projects supporting production, material handling, quality, EHS, cost out initiatives and plant improvements. The ME will also be a key liaison between NPI programs and the plant operations teams; ensuring that plant priorities and objectives are clearly understood and considered for the area under their ownership.

Manufacturing Engineer

USA, Selmer, TN

• Manage 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 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, 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 the Value Stream and how your projects impact this. Ensure material flow, workstation setup, model mix, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA), etc. are considered when workstations / equipment is designed.

• Technical Degree or equivalent
• Experience 2+ years hands on experience in manufacturing equipment and processes
• Some travel may be required
• 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
• AutoCAD Proficient – experience with plant/line layouts
• Materials flow experience
• Experience with Autonomous Mobile Robots and Automated Guided Vehicles
• Experience with implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation
• Prior NPI program experience
• Six Sigma Certification
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Scheduler (or equivalent)

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