Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Technical Responsibilities

• Cook up and oversee capital equipment procurement projects: This includes developing specifications using GE Appliances and industry standards, selecting suppliers, engaging suppliers early, conducting technical reviews, planning factory layouts, installing, and qualifying equipment.
• Ensure all tooling and equipment are reliable and robust, designed to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Own the program metrics for your assigned projects: this includes capital equipment & tooling budgets, program schedules, reliability, quality, and labor targets.
• Work with the program team to conduct trade-off analyses on competing metrics if necessary and make 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. Ensure equipment and processes are compatible with the entire value stream.
• Engage cross-functionally to ensure that the equipment and processes are right-sized, workstation designs are optimized, materials are presented efficiently, standard work is established, and single piece flow is achieved.

Standards and Compliance

• Ensure all equipment executed in GE Appliances factories complies 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.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent hands-on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment and processes; Experience within GE Appliances Laundry plant(s) strongly preferred
• Proven success in managing capital equipment projects, including supplier selection, installation, and qualification
• Expertise in Lean manufacturing principles
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage with diverse teams, from shop floor operators to senior management
• A track record of meeting deadlines and budgets for construction and equipment projects

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).
• We foster an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
• We empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute.
• We strengthen communities where we live and work.
• We reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement.
• We reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

Employment Information

• 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.