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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 4 months ago

Process Improvement Engineer, Assembly

LaFayette, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. The Process Improvement Engineer will lead problem-solving initiatives and drive continuous improvement in the assembly process, ensuring high-quality production and operational excellence.

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

Lean toolsRoot cause analysisProject managementStatistical toolsTest systemsHigh-volume manufacturingAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeProgramming languagesRegulatory standardsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityCollaborationProblem-solving

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

GE Appliances, a Haier company

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At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S.

Founded in 2001

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees

http://geappliancesco.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Kevin Nolan

President & Chief Executive Officer

Marc Charnas

CFO & VP Corporate Strategy

Recent News

GlobeNewswire

GE Appliances Named 2026 “Smart Appliance Company of the Year”

2026-01-09

Business Wire

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2025-12-18

Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News

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2025-11-23

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