ESD Program Manager

Position: ESD Program Manager Manufacturing Quality Location: USA, Louisville, KY Overview The ESD Program Manager Manufacturing Quality is responsible for providing overall leadership in executing the Business wide Electro Static Discharge Management System within 9 manufacturing sites. The position works closely with product line management and cross‑functional teams—including Technology, Operations, Engineering, and Supplier Quality—to address and reduce the Cost of Quality and enhance product profitability. The leader will drive operational excellence by promoting a high‑performance quality culture. Responsibilities Maintain and improve the company ESD control program. Ensure compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340 standards. Conduct factory audits and workstation evaluations. Investigate ESD/EOS‑related product failures. Develop corrective and preventive actions. Train manufacturing associates on ESD best practices. Manage grounding, ionization, packaging, and material controls. Analyze trends and recommend process improvements. Minimum Qualifications BS or BA degree in electrical engineering or related discipline. 5+ years of ESD experience in manufacturing or electronics. Preferred Qualifications Deep knowledge of ANSI/ESD S20.20. Experience with ESD testing equipment and auditing. Strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving skills. Extensive operations/manufacturing quality experience. Knowledge of appliances manufacturing processes. High initiative, self‑starter, proactive, dedicated, results‑oriented, team player. Technical degree or equivalent experience in high‑volume manufacturing environment. Working Conditions Travel to other manufacturing locations as needed (15–25%). EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr