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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 4 hours ago

Process Improvement Engineer

Decatur, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive equipment reliability and operational excellence in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role involves troubleshooting, guiding corrective actions, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Consumer Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own all equipment and tooling in the assigned production area following Engineering sign-off

Act as the primary technical troubleshooting resource for process and equipment issues on your assigned shift

Lead and support control operators and maintenance technicians during equipment repairs

Monitor, analyze, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Recommend and evaluate equipment and tooling improvements; support specification reviews and sign-off for new equipment purchases

Lead corrective actions for Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans to ensure compliance and maximize uptime

Partner with Maintenance Leadership to prioritize and manage maintenance action items

Ensure equipment calibration compliance

Manage special tooling, including spares, documentation, and facilities hand-offs

Provide feedback on equipment specifications aligned with GE Appliances standards and lessons learned

Partner with Operations Leaders to identify, implement, and sustain safety improvements

Support closure of safety action items, including those from near misses, incident reports, and ergonomic assessments

Maintain and improve Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and participate in required annual training

Actively contribute to the development and execution of Manufacturing Control Plans

Maintain and update process-level standards and work instructions

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Engineering to resolve production issues quickly and effectively

Lead structured problem-solving efforts, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization

Support Operations Leaders in planning and executing continuous improvement initiatives

Coordinate with Engineering teams on equipment procurement, installation, and qualification

Collaborate with Design Engineering and Technology teams on model changes and line setups

Review prototypes and concepts for manufacturability

Provide feedback on capacity, operator impact, and long-term process sustainability

Interface with vendors, OEMs, and Facilities Engineering to understand maintenance requirements and troubleshooting methods; share knowledge across teams

Qualification

Manufacturing engineeringTroubleshooting equipmentLean manufacturingSix Sigma certificationRobotics experiencePLC controlsAnalytical skillsProject managementMicrosoft OfficeProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, or equivalent experience (including co-ops and internships)

Hands-on experience troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and the ability to quickly learn new systems

Preferred

Experience with fabrication and injection molding equipment

Hands-on robotics and controls experience in automated manufacturing environments

Knowledge of appliance manufacturing processes

Experience with controls, preventive maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

PLC, distributed I/O, and servo controls experience

Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience or certification

Formal project management experience or training

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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