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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 3 months ago

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Electronics

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Electronics to enhance quality systems within their global supply base. This role involves leading quality engineering for suppliers, applying technical expertise, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in Printed Circuit Board Assembly and Wire Harness quality.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of quality engineering and project management for suppliers of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA), Electronic Components, and Wire Harness assemblies. This includes supplier qualification, ongoing development, and cross-functional support impacting Cost of Quality (COQ)

Apply technical expertise in commodity design and manufacturing equipment to collaborate with suppliers on optimal product designs and manufacturing processes

Partner with Technology to initiate and lead the 9-step process, using Lean/Six Sigma tools to address issues in NPI and C changes

Conduct Critical Part Risk Reviews focused on system performance, reliability, and quality

Collaborate with PCBA/Wire Harness suppliers, OEMs, and manufacturing sites to improve electronics initiatives for the business

Identify new PCBA/Wire Harness processes, tools, and industry contacts, including new suppliers and technologies, to advance capabilities

Drive supplier quality improvement using tools such as the Supplier Composite Scorecard and other data-driven methods

Monitor and resolve supplier process control issues by developing quality control plans and implementing sustainable corrective actions

Lead efforts to permanently resolve manufacturing and consumer issues caused by supplier defects

Manage supplier moves, process/material changes, and support design change projects

Implement corrective actions or qualify alternate suppliers as part of supplier quality initiatives

Lead problem definition and resolution through containment, root cause identification, and corrective actions using SCAR

Prepare concise verbal and written executive summaries to update leadership on complex issues

Own Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements associated with supplier changes

Perform annual supplier audits to assess QMS (Quality Management System) compliance and effectiveness

Identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities within the supply base, including process improvements, quality enhancements, and material usage optimization

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringPCBA experienceWire Harness experienceStatistical toolsLean ManufacturingSix Sigma certificationProject managementInfluenceMultilingual skillsCommunicationProblem-solving techniques

Required

Engineering or Technical (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) degree

3 years of Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality experience

3 years of Wire Harness or PCBA related experience

Ability to understand electrical and mechanical functions of a variety of EMD components and their role within product systems

Strong background in applying statistical tools for process and product development and control (e.g., Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, PFMEA, DOE)

Skilled in reading and interpreting prints, dimensions, and tolerances

Experienced with problem-solving tools and techniques (e.g., 8-D, 5 Whys, 7 Ways, DOE, eCAR, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma, First Piece, PPAP)

Experienced with Wire Harness testing and measurement methods

Demonstrated project management and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to influence and drive change within a matrixed organization

Proven ability to independently develop and execute complex project plans globally and domestically

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%)

Preferred

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

3+ years of experience with Wire Harness or PCBA design or manufacturing

Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information and prepare concise executive summaries

Prior international work experience and multilingual skills (Chinese, Spanish, etc.)

Experience in Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt)

Graduate of a GEA training program (OMLP, SCDP, TLP, EEDP)

Benefits

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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