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? 

As a Process Improvement Engineer, you will play a key role in driving equipment reliability, process stability, and operational excellence within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will serve as the technical owner for your assigned production area—leading troubleshooting efforts, guiding corrective actions, and partnering cross-functionally to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

This role offers hands-on engineering responsibility, meaningful influence on production performance, and the opportunity to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Position

Process Improvement Engineer

Location

USA, Decatur, AL

How You'll Create Possibilities

Equipment & Process Ownership

• Own all equipment and tooling in the assigned production area following Engineering sign-off.

• Act as the primary technical troubleshooting resource for process and equipment issues on your assigned shift.

• Lead and support control operators and maintenance technicians during equipment repairs.

• Monitor, analyze, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Recommend and evaluate equipment and tooling improvements; support specification reviews and sign-off for new equipment purchases.

• Lead corrective actions for Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans to ensure compliance and maximize uptime.

• Partner with Maintenance Leadership to prioritize and manage maintenance action items.

• Ensure equipment calibration compliance.

• Manage special tooling, including spares, documentation, and facilities hand-offs.

• Provide feedback on equipment specifications aligned with GE Appliances standards and lessons learned.
   

Safety & Compliance

• Partner with Operations Leaders to identify, implement, and sustain safety improvements.

• Support closure of safety action items, including those from near misses, incident reports, and ergonomic assessments.

• Maintain and improve Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and participate in required annual training.
   

Process Control & Stability

• Actively contribute to the development and execution of Manufacturing Control Plans.

• Maintain and update process-level standards and work instructions.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Engineering to resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
   

Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured problem-solving efforts, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

• Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization.

• Support Operations Leaders in planning and executing continuous improvement initiatives.
   

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Coordinate with Engineering teams on equipment procurement, installation, and qualification.

• Collaborate with Design Engineering and Technology teams on model changes and line setups.

• Review prototypes and concepts for manufacturability.

• Provide feedback on capacity, operator impact, and long-term process sustainability.

• Interface with vendors, OEMs, and Facilities Engineering to understand maintenance requirements and troubleshooting methods; share knowledge across teams.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, or equivalent experience (including co-ops and internships).

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication and injection molding equipment.

• Hands-on robotics and controls experience in automated manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of appliance manufacturing processes.

• Experience with controls, preventive maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

• PLC, distributed I/O, and servo controls experience.

• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience or certification.

• Formal project management experience or training.
   

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments.
   

Travel

• Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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

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