Process Improvement Engineer

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We 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 together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be able to maintain such authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship. GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

Position

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How You'll Create Possibilities

Own Equipment & Drive Performance

• Serve as the technical owner for all equipment and tooling within your assigned production area
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting and support for equipment and process issues
• Partner closely with maintenance and operations teams to restore and improve performance
• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Identify and implement equipment and tooling improvements
• Support new equipment specifications, reviews, and commissioning
• Ensure preventive maintenance strategies are effective and executed to maximize uptime
• Maintain calibration compliance and manage critical tooling and spare parts
   

Champion Safety & Compliance

• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify and implement safety improvements
• Drive closure of safety actions from incidents, near misses, and ergonomic assessments
• Maintain and improve Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and compliance
   

Improve Process Stability

• Develop and sustain manufacturing control plans and process standards
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to resolve production challenges quickly and effectively
• Standardize work instructions to ensure consistency and repeatability
   

Lead Continuous Improvement

• Drive structured problem-solving using root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Partner with leadership to execute continuous improvement initiatives
• Share best practices and lessons learned across teams
   

Support New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Collaborate with engineering teams on equipment procurement, installation, and qualification
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and long-term sustainability
• Support line setups, model changes, and capacity planning
• Interface with vendors and OEMs to ensure successful implementation and knowledge transfer

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• 3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Operations/Quality support roles, or equivalent education and experience, including military experience
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred

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.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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