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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 23 hours ago

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer- Plastics

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Plastics to support and strengthen their global supplier network. This role is responsible for managing supplier quality performance, driving continuous improvement, and facilitating successful new product introductions while collaborating with various teams.

Consumer Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of supplier quality performance impacting Cost of Quality (COQ) for assigned plastic suppliers

Lead supplier qualification, ongoing quality engineering, continuous improvement, and issue resolution activities

Champion the use of quality tools and the Supplier Composite Scorecard to improve supplier performance

Develop and implement robust control plans and sustainable corrective actions

Develop and apply deep technical expertise in plastic injection molding and secondary operations such as pad printing, hot stamping, and plastic welding

Partner with suppliers and internal teams to improve process capability and product quality

Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for NPI programs

Collaborate with Technology to resolve NPI-related quality issues

Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements

Influence sourcing and design decisions through early supplier engagement and supplier selection

Conduct business and technical audits to assess supplier capability and risk

Provide recommendations for strategic and tactical supplier development

Qualify alternate sources to mitigate risk and expand the supplier base for NPI programs

Lead projects related to supplier moves, process changes, and material changes through the GE Appliances Change Control Process

Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across the supplier base, including quality improvements, Variable Cost Productivity (VCP), and material usage

Apply Lean manufacturing concepts to reduce waste, rework, and inefficiency at supplier locations

Partner cross-functionally with Technology, Manufacturing, and Sourcing to implement continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

Plastic injection moldingStatistical toolsSupplier quality systemsLean manufacturingProject managementProblem-solving methodologiesEngineering drawings interpretationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or equivalent technical experience

5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Quality, or a technical role within a manufacturing environment

Experience with plastic injection molding and value-add processes for plastic components

Strong working knowledge of statistical tools for product and process development and control, including Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, PFMEA, and DOE

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T

Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, 7 Ways, SCAR, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within a matrixed organization

Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 20%

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to independently develop, manage, and implement complex projects domestically and globally

Proven ability to synthesize complex information and deliver clear, concise executive-level summaries

Working knowledge of supplier quality systems and processes

Lean experience or Six Sigma certification

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/

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