Senior Site Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

The Site Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement in quality, liaising with Supplier Quality and Cost of Quality teams, managing containment plans, and collaborating with various teams to enhance supplier performance and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in quality
• Liaise between Supplier Quality and Cost of Quality teams to ensure Electronic/Electromechanical parts are delivered on-time, in the correct quantities, and quality is industry leading
• Own the clear definition of supplied part problems and track to permanent resolution/correction
• Manage the implementation of containment plans, root cause analysis, and sustainable solutions
• Track PPM rejects and Service calls caused by supplier defects
• Collaborate with GE Appliances operations, Lean, and suppliers to utilize Lean Six Sigma to eliminate waste and improve customer satisfaction
• Support the supplier part failure analysis (autopsy) process and use findings to drive supplier containment and corrective actions
• Collaborate with the Quality Improvement, Testing, and operations teams to drive efficiency/efficacy in repair processes
• Collect and analyze data as part of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and problem solving
• Champion the use and development of quality tools to improve supplier performance in Delivery, Quality, Cost, Safety
• Support supplier quality initiatives in developing solutions to fix, or exit, problematic suppliers. Provide feedback to supplier quality teams to identify key areas for improvement at the supplier's site
• Drive cost reduction. Identify and execute projects to reduce scrap cost in assigned areas
• Work with the Quality Improvement and Testing teams to drive immediate actions/projects to achieve metrics
• Work with Business and Manufacturing Engineering Leaders to prioritize funding/resources to meet targets, support Continuous Improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience with manufacturing quality/quality improvement projects and/or process improvement in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment or equivalent military experience with a proven track record of leadership and development
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to take ownership of technical, cross-functional program deliverables and ability to drive decisions based on the overall benefit to the company
• Good organizational, project management and presentation skills to interact with all levels within the organization and with suppliers and vendors
• Good communication skills – will be expected to provide program report outs to cross-functional team
• Related experience in electrical/electromechanical parts production and evaluation/testing
• Experience interpreting data to solve problems associated with high volume, short cycle manufacturing of consumer products
• Experience in development or sustainment of data collection and measurement systems
• Ability to work within large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members)
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment
• Computer literate and skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Minitab and Outlook

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience, 5+ years’ experience with manufacturing quality/quality improvement projects and/or process improvement in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment or equivalent military experience with a proven track record of leadership and development, self-starter with demonstrated ability to take ownership of technical, cross-functional program deliverables and ability to drive decisions based on the overall benefit to the company, good organizational, project management and presentation skills to interact with all levels within the organization and with suppliers and vendors, good communication skills – will be expected to provide program report outs to cross-functional team, related experience in electrical/electromechanical parts production and evaluation/testing, experience interpreting data to solve problems associated with high volume, short cycle manufacturing of consumer products, experience in development or sustainment of data collection and measurement systems, ability to work within large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members), demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment, computer literate and skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Minitab and Outlook

Skills

• Lean Six Sigma green / black belt
• Process focus: supply chain management concepts

Benefits

GE Appliances is committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace. We value diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. Our work is centered on our People and Culture, reflecting our Zero Distance philosophy, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. We also participate in E-Verify and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations during the application process.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided upon interview or during the hiring process.

Schedule

The primary work schedule is the 1st shift. However, support during weekends, 2nd and/or 3rd shift may be required depending on business needs. Travel (up to 10%) to suppliers and other manufacturing locations as needed.