Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Equipment & Process Ownership

Own and optimize all equipment and tooling in the assigned production area, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with specifications.

Lead troubleshooting efforts, collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).

Develop and maintain robust Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans to maximize uptime and minimize unplanned downtime.

Evaluate, recommend and justify equipment or tooling upgrades and capital projects to improve performance and safety.

Ensure calibration and process control compliance within assigned manufacturing areas.

Continuous Improvement

Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving to eliminate waste, reduce variation and enhance throughput.

Facilitate Kaizen events, implement Poka-Yoke and other lean methodologies and drive standard work implementation.

Champion the principles of the Appliance Production System, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Collaborate cross-functionally to identify, document and share best practices across the organization.

Quality & Safety

Maintain process and product quality by proactively identifying and addressing potential defects and process deviations.

Partner with Quality and Operations teams to lead defect tracking, corrective actions and process audits.

Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and environmental health and safety (EHS) standards.

Support and lead accident investigations, ergonomic assessments and safety improvements.

Leadership & Collaboration

Provide technical leadership to production teams, fostering collaboration between hourly and salaried personnel.

Partner with operations, maintenance and manufacturing engineering on long-term equipment and process improvement projects.

Support the training and development of team leaders, operators and maintenance staff on new processes, standards and performance expectations.

Contribute to positive employee relations by promoting fairness, inclusion and open communication.

New Product Introductions (NPI)

Represent manufacturing during new product launches, providing feedback on manufacturability, capacity and process design.

Coordinate equipment qualification, installation and process validation for new models or technologies.

Partner with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new products into production.

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.

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