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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 1 month ago

Senior Quality Engineer, Electromechanical Devices (EMD)

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. They are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for Electromechanical Devices (EMD) to shape supplier quality strategy across their EMD supply base. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring continuous improvement, and influencing sourcing strategy for global supplier EMD commodities.

Consumer Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop Electromechanical Devices (EMD) expertise within the Supplier Quality (SQ) organization and facilitate strategy around NPI execution, qualification, drawing support, and EMD training with the controls SQ team

Organize and facilitate global EMD strategy with Haier, GEA, Mabe, and F&P teams

Own all aspects of quality engineering and project management for suppliers within your assigned commodity, including qualification, continuous development, and lifecycle management

Use your technical expertise in design and manufacturing processes to partner with suppliers on optimal product and process improvements

Lead the 9-step process using Lean/Six Sigma tools by collaborating with Technology to identify and resolve issues for new product introductions and design changes

Conduct Critical Part Risk Reviews to evaluate system performance, reliability, and quality

Lead projects involving supplier moves, process and material changes, and support design change projects

Collaborate with EMD suppliers, OEMs, and manufacturing sites to drive business-wide improvements

Identify new EMD processes, tools, and suppliers within the industry to advance our supply chain capabilities

Champion data-driven quality initiatives by using Supplier Composite Scorecards and other tools to drive improvements in delivery, quality, and cost

Monitor and resolve supplier process control performance issues by developing quality control plans and implementing sustainable corrective actions

Drive permanent resolution of manufacturing and consumer issues caused by supplier defects

Lead Supplier Quality initiatives and develop activities to address underperforming suppliers through corrective actions or alternate qualification

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions through containment, SCAR, and other problem-solving methods

Prepare clear and concise executive summaries for the Appliance Leadership Team

Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements associated with supplier or product changes

Perform annual audits to assess supplier Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and effectiveness

Identify opportunities for cost reduction through process and quality improvements, Variable Cost Productivity (VCP), and material optimization

Develop and manage approval and control systems for the EMD supply base to drive sustainable improvements

Leverage your expertise to influence sourcing strategy for global supplier EMD commodities

Qualification

Electromechanical Devices (EMD)Statistical toolsProject managementLean ManufacturingSix Sigma certificationTechnical degreeMultilingual capabilitiesCommunicationProblem-solving methodsWork independently

Required

Engineering or technical degree (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or equivalent technical experience

5 years of experience in supply chain, quality, and/or technical roles in a manufacturing environment

5 years of experience related to Electromechanical Devices (EMD)

Strong background in statistical tools for process and product development and control, including Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, PFMEA, and DOE

Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, dimensions, and tolerances

Experienced in problem-solving methods such as 8-D, 5 Whys, DOE, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma, First Piece, and PPAP

Hands-on experience with EMD physical evaluation and measurement techniques

Demonstrated project management and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and lead change within a matrixed organization

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 40%

Preferred

Experience with Electromechanical Devices (EMD) manufacturing processes

Ability to simplify complex information and present concise executive summaries

International work experience and/or multilingual capabilities (Chinese, Spanish, etc.)

Lean Manufacturing experience

Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt)

GEA training program graduate (OMLP, TLP, EEDP)

Master's degree

Company

GE Appliances, a Haier company

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At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S.

Founded in 2001

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees

http://geappliancesco.com/

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