Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Plastics

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 wecreate possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) for Plastics is an entry position into the Plastics AME team. This role involves executing tooling and equipment project activities. These include project Equipment Qualification maintenance and documentation, participating in part and mold design reviews, tracking mold build schedules, supporting mold trial planning and execution and working cross-functionally to achieve final mold/equipment acceptance.

This role will work closely with counterparts in the Center of Excellence (COE), which is the internal plastics "supplier" of all Appliance Park in-house molded products.
Position
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Plastics
Location
USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manufacturing Project Management:

• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and design reviews for injection molds, injection molding presses and associated automation equipment
  
• Support the GE Appliances Business Change Request (BCR) process
  
• Assist Senior/Principle AME to develop technical specifications to ensure accurate and timely delivery of associated molds/equipment
  
• Support Equipment Qualification projects in Oracle Agile, helping to ensure deliverable dates and project status remain accurate and up to date
  
• Support Senior/Principle AMEs in reporting on capital spending, project timeline/delivery status and other KPI related aspects of a project
  

• Maintain certified Lock Out (LOTO) status for safe equipment operation
  
• Support completion of supplier Risk Assessments and EHS approvals of all applicable equipment
  
• Participate in part dimensional and tolerance requirement reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  
• Collaborate with Plastics CAE experts to analyze design, quality and productivity related aspects of new plastic part designs
  
• Support RFW (Request for Quote) and Pugh Matrix comparisons for supplier selection
  
• Support communications within the COE team to ensure smooth plant implementation of molds and equipment
  

• Ability to collaborate within the organization to support operational success and continuous improvement
• High energy, initiative, and motivation to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Good problem-solving methodology and strong follow-through on initiatives

• 2+ years of experience in injection molding or manufacturing engineering
• Experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Project Management in a technical cross-functional manufacturing environment
• Experience working with MS Office

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (plastics / mechanical / manufacturing engineering / industrial / electrical)
• Injection molding design and/or processing knowledge
• Experience working with End of Arm robotics
• Working knowledge of GD&T dimensional requirements
• Experience with MS Project

• Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environments.
• Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds.
• Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, work shoes/boots.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Work will include walking and standing for extended periods, using stairs, cross-overs and ladders.
• Up to 30% of travel required for international and domestic travel to plants, suppliers, etc.