Principal Advanced Manufacturing 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. Interested in joining us on our journey? The Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) will be a Full-time member of the Laundry Team. This AME will be responsible for managing and executing capital equipment and manufacturing process projects and plant improvements.PositionPrincipal Advanced Manufacturing EngineerLocationUSA, Louisville, KYHow You'll Create PossibilitiesTechnical Responsibilities:Coordinate and manage capital equipment procurement projects: Including specification development utilizing GE Appliances & industry standards, supplier selection, early supplier engagement, technical reviews, factory layout development, installation and qualification of equipment.  Ensure all tooling and equipment is reliable and robust and designed to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Own the program metrics as applicable to your assigned projects: capital equipment & tooling budgets, program schedule, reliability, quality and labor targets.  Work with the program team to perform trade-off analysis on competing metrics if necessary and drive decisions based on overall business impact.Facilitate/lead the use of the Production Preparation Process (3P) and Lean manufacturing principles while developing manufacturing equipment and processes.  Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and processes are compatible with the entire value stream.  Efforts should include right-sized equipment, workstation design, material presentation, standard work and single piece flow.Standards and Compliance:Ensure all equipment executed in GEA factories comply with Industry and Governmental Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards.Utilize Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to ensure that all equipment / tooling / processes are implemented with the health and safety of the operators in mind. Work with functional leaders to ensure equipment & processes support business initiatives of Bill of Process (BoP), Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomic Design and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)What You'll Bring to Our TeamBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent hands-on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines7+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment and processe...