Job Number 1466931 Business GE Home & Business Solutions Business Segment GE Appliances & Lighting About Us At GE Appliances, we are imagination at work. From our $1 billion investment in new products now underway to the development of smart grid technologies that will help consumers manage their electricity use and costs, the GE Appliances teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that solve some of the world's toughest challenges. GE Appliances vision is to be recognized as the leading brand for performance and efficiency, and for a team committed to delivering an outstanding ownership experience. Join us and be part of that journey. You'll find yourself in a welcoming, supportive environment working with a talented team focused on serving the consumer and the environment. Our high-performing, developmental culture will provide you with abundant opportunities to learn, grow and advance within the organization. If you're a motivated problem solver, driven to explore the frontier of innovation, then join GE in creating the next generation of products that will improve the lives of consumers for generations to come. Posted Position Title Process Improvement Engineer Career Level Experienced Function Manufacturing Function Segment Manufacturing Quality Location United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces Kentucky City Louisville Postal Code 40225-0001 Relocation Assistance No Role Summary/Purpose The Process Improvement Engineer owns quality and improvement for the Assembly processes - key metrics include: Quality Yield, Scrap, SCR, OGR. Essential Responsibilities * Monitor scrap data/reports to drive resolution of scrap issues and work projects to prevent future scrap. * Monitor yield data/reports to drive resolution of yield issues and work projects to improve future yield and OGR. * Develop Preventative Maintenance plans and ensure compliance to CTQ's and maximize equipment uptime. * Develop a stringent area Quality Plan that monitors what should be right in the manufacturing process and finished product. * Review inspection results from support areas and look for trends and significant or abnormal events to improve quality yields and reduce scrap from support areas. * Review daily service calls for trends (particularly negative) and significant or abnormal changes to reduce SCR in Assembly areas and reduce OGR. * Drive to maintain a partnership with our shop operations personnel to promote a team that reacts aggressively to factory inefficiencies. * Implement Poka-Yoke work methods, and develop workstation aids to assist in operator training. Qualifications/Requirements · BS Technical degree or comparable experience required. · Six Sigma training / Green Belt Certification. · Minimum of 3 years experience in manufacturing/operations or quality roles. · Proven ability to influence and drive change · Solid verbal/written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills. · Advanced computer skills - high proficiency in Microsoft products (especially Excel) and ability to grasp new systems quickly · Strong project management and analytical/problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to scope and analyze cross-functional problems to generate/implement solutions. · High initiative, self-starter, proactive, dedicated, results oriented, a team player. · Some travel may be required. Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics · Knowledge of Appliances manufacturing processes. · Experience & training in lean manufacturing practices. · Six Sigma Black Belt certification. · Quality Leadership Experience.
