Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Metals

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

This Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will own all aspects of supplier relationships and technical processes which impact the Cost of Quality (COQ) to GE Appliances. This person will be tasked with measuring, preventing, reacting and enforcing key processes and procedures to manage suppliers both reactively and proactively with minimal supervision. These tasks include owning initial selection and qualification of suppliers, continuous improvement and development throughout the life-cycle of the supplier, cross-functional support for all related programs, and triage problems using your expertise to drive permanent solutions.

Position

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Metals

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage and develop a portfolio of suppliers to execute on key quality strategies:

• Build expertise in metals processing technologies and secondary operations which may including: stamping, casting, roll forming, extrusion, and/or coatings.
• Operate in a matrixed organization including: Technology, Manufacturing, Service, and Sourcing.

• Initiate and lead the 9-step process with the use of Lean/Six Sigma tools by partnering with Technology to identify, understand and abate issues for NPI and C changes.
• Conduct drawing reviews to ensure purchased parts meet strict performance, reliability and quality standards.
• Lead problem definition and reactive problem solving through containment, identification of root cause, corrective action and validation.
• Drive ownership and accountability of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Lead business and technical surveys with Sourcing and Technology teams to assess supplier capabilities and make business recommendations.

Lead supplier improvement efforts:

• Conduct on-site assessments, identifying necessary corrective actions and tracking improvements to closure.
• Perform annual quality audits to monitor supplier QMS (Quality Management System) compliance and effectiveness.
• Manage supplier certification process for onboarding new suppliers.

Support business level cost out initiatives:

• Lead qualification of alternate sources for mitigation of business risk, including capacity, Transfer of Work (TOW), and commercial advantage.
• Lead cost reduction efforts for assigned supply base.
• Utilize LEAN manufacturing concepts to improve supplier processes and deliver cost savings.
• Ensure supplier compliance with all safety and regulatory guidelines.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess an Engineering or Technical (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Have a minimum 5 years’ Supply Chain, Quality and/or Technical experience in manufacturing environment.
• Have a strong background in applying statistical tools for process and product development and control (i.e. Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOEs)).
• Be skilled and experienced with reading and understanding prints, dimensions and tolerances.  Possess a thorough understanding of GD&T.
• Be experienced with problem solving tools and techniques (i.e. 8-D, 5 Whys, 7 Ways, DOE,  Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma).
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 25%.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate the leadership to influence and drive change within a highly matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have experience with metals manufacturing processes such as stamping, casting, roll forming and extrusion, coatings, and finishes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop, manage and implement aggressive project plans.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information and prepare concise executive summaries.
• Prior international work experience & multi-lingual (Chinese, Spanish, etc.).
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma certified (Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Black Belt)
• Prior Experience with Oracle ERP system (AGILE, EBS).
• GE Appliances training program graduate.

Our Culture

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 underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

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. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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