Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Part Time

At GE Appliances a Haier company we come together to make good things for the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. were powered by creators thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that theres always a better 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 togetherwe always look for a better way andwe create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey

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How Youll Create Possibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage capital equipment procurement projects: Including specification development utilizing GE Appliances & industry 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: capital equipment & tooling budgets program schedule reliability quality and labor targets. Work with the program team to perform trade-off analysis on competing metrics if necessary and drive decisions based on overall business impact.
• Facilitate/lead the use of the Production Preparation Process (3P) and Lean manufacturing principles while developing manufacturing equipment and processes. Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and processes are compatible with the entire value stream. Efforts should include right-sized equipment workstation design material presentation standard work and single piece flow.

Standards and Compliance:

• Ensure all equipment executed in GEA factories comply with Industry and Governmental Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Utilize Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to ensure that all equipment / tooling / processes are implemented with the health and safety of the operators in mind.
• Work with functional leaders to ensure equipment & processes support business initiatives of Bill of Process (BoP) Lean Manufacturing Ergonomic Design and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent hands-on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines
• 7 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment and processes; Experience within GE Appliances Refrigeration plant(s) strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with refrigeration foam processes including Case and door fixtures and Foam equipments.
• Proven success in managing capital equipment projects including supplier selection installation and qualification.
• Expertise in Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage with diverse teams from shop floor operators to senior management.
• A track record of meeting deadlines and budgets for construction and equipment projects.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued connected and empowered to contribute while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

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.

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