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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 3 days ago

Senior Advanced Quality Engineer

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. and seeks a Senior Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality strategy for New Product Introductions. This role involves ensuring new equipment, parts, and processes are production-ready and optimized, with a focus on reducing Cost of Quality and embedding quality early in the design and manufacturing lifecycle.

Consumer Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own qualification and launch readiness for all new manufacturing equipment supporting the Home Laundry product line

Develop and execute robust equipment qualification plans in collaboration with AME and equipment suppliers

Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites to support planning meetings, equipment runoffs, and major production runs; present qualification results to senior leadership for approval prior to shipment

Lead dimensional analysis reviews and align cross-functional teams on corrective actions and next steps

Execute drive/strip/torque studies to validate capable joint designs

Lead gage development for all production gages, following GE Appliances’ gage specification and buy-off process

Facilitate gage kickoff meetings with AMEs, Plant Quality, and Design Engineering

Perform independent measurement activities as needed (CMM, scanning, calipers), leveraging metrology resources where available

Interpret and apply MBD/GD&T and linear dimension drawings to ensure quality plans meet design intent

Own PPAP activities for newly introduced in-house manufactured parts, assemblies, and processes

Lead qualification of in-house equipment and processes with minimal direction

Ensure all quality documentation and launch criteria are met prior to production release

Lead cross-functional PFMEAs to identify and mitigate risks associated with new parts and processes

Drive Cost of Quality (COQ) improvements across scrap, yield, concessions, damage, and service

Develop traceability solutions from raw material through finished product, incorporating digital footprints and poka-yoke solutions where possible

Apply GE Appliances’ 9-step quality integration process and actively participate in drawing reviews

Serve as the quality lead for turnkey launches, ensuring the factory is prepared to take full ownership post-launch

Balance communication between Product Design and Manufacturing to minimize surprises and support world-class manufacturing outcomes

Partner with Plant Quality and Operations to develop standard work, job instructions, and QMS documentation (MCPs, FRMs, MCIs) that meet or exceed ISO requirements

Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering, quality, and operations teams

Apply the same NPI quality leadership and execution responsibilities to C-Change and PCTO initiatives at the CIB site

Qualification

Manufacturing QualityNPI Quality ProjectsSix Sigma Green BeltData AnalysisGD&T KnowledgeMetrology SystemsLean InitiativesExcelPowerPointWordAutoCADCross-Functional LeadershipTechnical CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent 5 years' hands on experience in manufacturing quality disciplines

5+ years of experience with manufacturing quality/NPI quality projects and process improvement

Preferred

Prior GE Appliances Laundry (AP1) experience, including familiarity with products, processes, and key stakeholders

Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills in high-volume, short-cycle manufacturing environments

Proven success leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, and skilled trades

Experience driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; proficiency using Minitab

Advanced knowledge of GD&T, coordinate measurement, and metrology systems (CMM, 3D scanning); experience with PolyWorks preferred

Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools

Confident communicator who can influence outcomes at all organizational levels

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

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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