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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 5 hours ago

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer – Electronics

USA, Louisville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., dedicated to creating good things for life. They are seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer – Electronics to lead supplier quality strategy for electronic components, ensuring product robustness and supplier capability improvements.

Consumer Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and drive supplier quality strategy, standards, and governance for PCBA, electronic components, and wire harness commodities

Serve as the enterprise Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electronics supplier quality, influencing design, sourcing, and manufacturing decisions

Establish best practices, standard work, and quality frameworks that are deployed across programs, platforms, and regions

Lead Critical Part Risk Reviews and advanced failure analysis for complex, high-impact, or systemic quality risks affecting product performance, reliability, or safety

Apply deep expertise in electronics design, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies to influence supplier process capability and product design robustness

Anticipate emerging risks and proactively drive preventative actions across the supply base

Provide technical and quality leadership for high-complexity NPI programs, major design changes, supplier transitions, and localization initiatives

Own and govern PPAP strategy and execution standards for electronics commodities, ensuring consistency and rigor across teams

Lead and mentor cross-functional teams through the 9-step problem-solving process for systemic or escalated issues

Drive enterprise-level supplier performance improvement using data analytics, Supplier Composite Scorecards, and leading quality indicators

Lead fix-or-exit strategies for critical or underperforming suppliers, including qualification of alternate sources and development of long-term supplier capability roadmaps

Identify and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, processes, and supplier innovations to improve quality, delivery, and cost

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on supplier quality risks, trade-offs, and strategic decisions

Translate complex technical and quality information into clear, concise executive-level communications for Appliance Leadership and executive stakeholders

Influence outcomes across Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Technology, and external suppliers in a highly matrixed global environment

Mentor and technically guide Supplier Quality Engineers and cross-functional partners, raising overall organizational capability

Lead or contribute to training, technical reviews, and knowledge-sharing forums related to electronics supplier quality

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementPCBA DesignStatistical MethodsProblem-Solving TechniquesLean ManufacturingSix Sigma CertificationElectronic Systems KnowledgeExecutive CommunicationCross-Functional LeadershipMentoring Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or equivalent)

7 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related technical roles

Significant experience with PCBA and/or Wire Harness design, manufacturing, or supplier quality management

Deep understanding of electronic systems, components, and their integration within complex product architectures

Advanced proficiency with statistical methods and quality tools, including SPC, Control Plans, Process Capability, Gage R&R, PFMEA, DFMEA, and DOE

Extensive experience leading structured problem-solving efforts (e.g., 8D, SCAR, Six Sigma) for complex or systemic issues

Demonstrated ability to lead large, ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives without direct authority

Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence decisions at senior leadership levels

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%)

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

8+ years of experience in electronics design, manufacturing, or supplier quality leadership

Lean Manufacturing expertise and Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher)

Prior international work experience and/or multilingual capability

Experience leading supplier transformations, major supplier transitions, or platform-level NPIs

Graduate of a GEA leadership or technical development program (e.g., OMLP, SCDP, TLP, EEDP)

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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