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This role is responsible for leading quality initiatives for new parts and New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure sustainable long-term success in the factory. The position requires independent problem-solving and project management skills, with a focus on implementing quality systems for NPI. Candidates should have advanced knowledge in engineering and quality management, and be highly data-driven in decision-making. While based at Appliance Park, the role also supports other locations as new models and complexities are introduced, aiming to reduce Cost of Quality metrics.
Senior Advanced Quality Engineer
USA, Louisville, KY
New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Support:
The AQE has ownership and responsibility for all new equipment qualification in an area. The AQE will become the process expert for that area of responsibility.
The AQE travels to equipment suppliers, manufacturing site for planning meetings, runoffs, and significant production runs. The role also requires getting approval from top management on equipment results before equipment ships from supplier.
The AQE develops a robust qualification plan for each piece of new equipment. The employee will work with AME, equipment supplier to deliver quality equipment & process to site.
The AQE learns and leads gaging development for all gages required for production. Utilize GEAs gage specification process. Get buyoff from/communicate to cross-functional team before gage design confirmation. Hold kickoff meetings for gages including cross functional team members (AMEs, plant quality engineers, design engineers)
The AQE leads dimensional analysis meetings of measurement results from new equipment. The AQE builds consensus with design engineers and management to develop next steps.
The AQE learns and utilizes GEA’s 9-step process to integrate quality into the design as early as possible. The AQE participates in drawing reviews.
The AQE develops traceability solutions for each piece of equipment and process in the area back to the raw material. Implement digital footprints and poke-yoke solutions as much as possible. The AQE leads and pulses team members for progress on projects. The AQE works with test and controls AMEs to implement and execute on all projects. Work with plant quality engineers, write work instructions as needed to ensure seamless handoff of all projects.
The role is to work with a cross functional team to implement a new part, product, or process, that is ‘turn-key’ sustainable with regards to quality at product launch for the factory to agree to and take ownership of executing.
Balance the communication between product design and manufacturing to ensure all issues get addressed with minimal surprises to achieve world class manufacturing goals.
Drive COQ improvements: scrap, factory yield, concessions, damage, service calls, etc.
Provide technical leadership & in-depth expertise to investigate, initiate and drive the development, procurement, and implementation of equipment & processes for manufacturing.
Lead cross-functional team PFMEA’s to understand the risks of new part/process changes, ensure team agrees to the mitigation accordingly and is implemented prior to product launch.
Interfacing with team leaders to develop job instruction and define what is critical. Define the jobs through standard work and job instructions.
Responsible for executing drive/strip/torque studies on new joints to validate capable torques.
Responsible for all Quality Manufacturing System (QMS) documentation including MCPs, FRMs, MCIs meeting or exceeding all ISO standards for the changes being implemented.
CIB Site C-Change Support:
PPAP: Own the process for newly introduced in-house manufactured parts, assemblies, and processes
Responsible for the qualification of in-house equipment and parts primarily associated with a NPI without significant direction.
Understand GEA technical drawings, both MBD/GD&T and linear dimensions, and ensure the quality plans established meet the drawing specifications.
Independent part scanning and/or CMM, and caliper measurements may be required at times, although CMM tech additional resources are available to collect most measurements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Technical field
Leadership and effective communication experience in the definition, design, implementation and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes.
Self-starter and influencer – metric driven and willing to work with cross-functional teams and hourly workforce.
Excellent project tracking and detailed planning skills required.
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Influencer and team player – drive quality metrics but willing to look at the bigger picture.
Good communicator – data driven, makes decisions based on the data. Speaks up in meetings along with leading meetings with a strong passion for world class quality.
Experience interpreting data to solve manufacturing problems.
5-years of experience
Knowledge of AP1 top load washer lines (7, 8, and 9), equipment, and systems.
Ability to Kaizen and Yokoten factory processes to improve COQ outcomes, OEE, AY, etc. inside and outside of NPI
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with injection molding processes are a plus.
Capability using, programming, and interpreting CMM and 3D scanning.
Significant experience in high volume manufacturing operations.
Skilled using Polyworks.
Proficient understanding and the ability to interpret GD&T MBDs/drawings.
Working Conditions:
Business casual dress attire
70% office leading meetings / scoping / planning / etc.
30% factory environment understanding the people / processes / troubleshooting / coordinating part qualifications / etc.
Support GE Appliances AP1 Laundry Operations.
Role is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
First shift hours, but occasional weekends and off-shift hours may be necessary.
<20% travel. Travel is typically minimal but could have some periods of heavy travel for equipment run-offs and qualification.
Rental car, gas, hotel room, and meal are paid for by GE Appliances when traveling with a company provided T&L card.
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.
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