GE Appliances

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

USA, Louisville, KY · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

Project ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementPLCLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingLean Manufacturing

About the role

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Responsible for maintaining/improving the physical equipment within a defined production area.
Accountable for full technical ownership of assigned areas.

Support all plant priorities in the areas of EHS, Schedule Attainment, Spoilage & Yield, Labor & Overtime, Productivity, Spare Parts cost controls and Lean Manufacturing
Establish, develop, implement and sustain world-class practices in our Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program and deliver continuous improvement in the areas of up-time and cost controls.
Develop and manage the TPM checklists to receive feedback from controlmen.
Lead Action Work Outs (AWO) to improve the effectiveness of the equipment
Execute routine equipment purchases, to include presenting justification for capital expenses or process improvements, design and specification of equipment and standardization of equipment within manufacturing methods and safety requirements
Provide support, direction and training to AMEs, Process Improvement Engineers, maintenance, systems and shop projects with specification, drawings, equipment/process acceptance, and trouble-shooting
Initiate and integrate activities to resolve repetitive production problems and implement preventive maintenance programs on key pieces of equipment to improve process output reliability
Own 5S in the area and enforce adherence
Develop and guide cross functional projects with other departments and suppliers to make entire supply chain more robust, driving OEE

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field)
5+ years of technical trouble-shooting experience in high-volume manufacturing.
3+ years of project management and planning experience.
Weekend or evening required based on business needs.
First response to our maintenance employees when guidance or assistance is required.
Establish measured work practices for maintenance employees, to include documentation of work performed and the time required to perform it

10+ years of technical trouble-shooting experience in high-volume manufacturing.
10+ years of project management and planning experience.
Proven track record in achieving results through structured, methodical problem-solving and team collaboration
Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing implementations.
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 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.
Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute.
Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement.
GE Appliances is a trust-based organization.
GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Root cause based troubleshooting, schematic reading, PLC's and ladder logic programming, variable frequency drives, Ethernet communications, Vision Systems and safety procedures such as Lock Out -Tag Out

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

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