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Director, Manufacturing Engineering

GE Appliances, a Haier company

Louisville, KY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Apparel Manufacturing, Capital Project, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Engineering, Ergonomics, Facilities and Maintenance, Federal Government, Finance, Functional Programming Languages, Injection Molding, Laundry, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Philosophy, Preventative Maintenance, Process Improvement, Quality Engineering, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technical Strategy, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
2 days ago
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?


Join our Laundry manufacturing team and play a pivotal role in leading our Washers facility. As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you’ll lead the technical strategy, development, and execution of a major clothes care manufacturing facility. You’ll build and grow a world-class engineering organization—driving reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across all aspects of manufacturing operations.


Position

Director, Manufacturing Engineering


Location

USA, Louisville, KY


How You'll Create Possibilities


+ Lead the strategic direction, performance, and development of the plant’s technical resources—including facilities, production equipment, and engineering talent.

+ Build and guide a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering organization encompassing Manufacturing, Tooling, Facilities, Maintenance, and Process Improvement teams.

+ Drive excellence across “Run the Plant” initiatives and large-scale capital projects, ensuring alignment with plant goals and financial targets.

+ Collaborate with Product Line Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) and Advanced Quality Engineering (AQE) teams to deliver key capital and infrastructure projects that support long-term growth.

+ Champion EHS, ergonomic design, and Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to ensure a safe and sustainable working environment.

+ Establish clear objectives, provide coaching and development opportunities, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical mastery.

+ Develop and execute a comprehensive reliability and preventative maintenance strategy to minimize downtime and optimize operational performance.


What You'll Bring to Our Team


+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

+ Minimum of 10 years in progressive manufacturing or supply chain leadership roles

+ Solid operational plant finance background and understanding

+ Experience managing large manufacturing and engineering projects.

+ Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, grow and maintain a skilled engineering team

+ Fluent with Lean manufacturing principles

+ Proven communication skills – will be expected to communicate to all levels of the organization. From the plant floor up to executive staff members.

+ Demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and ability to drive decisions based on the overall benefit to the company


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Appliance manufacturing background, especially across laundry or other high-volume assembly operations

+ Familiarity with stamping, injection molding, and vertically integrated manufacturing

+ Experience implementing and/or operating under Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system

+ Direct management experience for highly skilled engineering teams

+ Experience with implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation


Travel:


+ You should expect to travel when business needs dictate.


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.


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


_If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail_ _to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com_

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GE Appliances, a Haier company