Haier Europe · 4 months ago
Process Improvement Engineer, Assembly
USA, LaFayette, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelGE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., dedicated to innovation and quality. The Process Improvement Engineer will lead problem-solving initiatives, improve production efficiency, and support the assembly system to ensure high-quality product delivery.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead structured problem-solving for production areas, including root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation
Partner with Quality, Operations, and Lean teams to improve efficiency, yield, scrap, and quality metrics
Support test system reliability by reducing false failures, improving detection methods, and monitoring product conformity
Collaborate with Team Leaders, Kaizen Promotion Officers, and Manufacturing Engineers to implement both short-term fixes and long-term improvements
Serve as a troubleshooting and technical resource for production and test processes, coordinating with maintenance and engineering partners
Drive projects that enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), minimize downtime, and optimize preventative maintenance
Recommend tooling and equipment upgrades while ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance standards
Support new model introductions (NPI) and customer-focused improvements to ensure scalability, efficiency, and outgoing product quality
Lead and share continuous improvement best practices to build a culture of problem-solving and innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or actively pursuing) in Engineering, Technology, or a related field
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to scope issues and implement effective solutions
Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and drive change across cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage both technical teams and business leaders
Demonstrated strength in project management, adaptability, and prioritizing multiple initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ability to learn new systems quickly
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and supporting flexible schedules as needed
Preferred
Experience in high-volume manufacturing or assembly environments
Knowledge of Lean tools, continuous improvement, and process optimization
Familiarity with test systems, instrumentation technologies, PLCs, or automated equipment
Experience with databases (SQL, AWS, Oracle) or programming languages (C#, Python, Java, C++)
Working knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) for process analysis
Understanding of regulatory standards (UL, ANSI, ISO, EHS)
Company
Haier Europe
Haier Europe is part of the Haier Smart Home, the No.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase