Senior Manufacturing Engineering

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. Role Summary/Purpose: Responsible for maintaining/improving the physical equipment within a defined production area. As the Manufacturing Engineer you will work with a team of Union skilled trades maintenance technicians, hourly Team Leaders, Process Improvement Engineers, Quality and Business Leaders. In this role you will make critical engineering decisions regarding equipment and processes needed to meet the goals of the area.PositionSenior Manufacturing EngineerLocationUSA, Louisville, KYHow You'll Create PossibilitiesEssential Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership, program management, and expertise to Plant Operations, to include providing leadership and direction to the maintenance team.Improve and direct Preventive Maintenance plan for assigned area.Root cause-based troubleshooting, schematic reading, PLC's and ladder logic programming, variable frequency drives, Ethernet communications, Vision Systems and safety procedures such as Lock Out -Tag Out.Support all plant objectives in the areas of EHS, Schedule Attainment, Spoilage & Yield, Labor & Overtime, Productivity, Spare Parts cost controls and Lean Manufacturing.Execute routine equipment purchases, to include presenting justification for capital expenses or process improvements, design and specification of equipment and standardization of equipment within manufacturing methods and safety requirements. First response to our maintenance employees when guidance or assistance is required. This will include some after-hours and weekend supervision.Establish, develop, implement and sustain world-class practices in our Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program and drive continuous improvement in the areas of uptime and cost controls.Coordinate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) efforts to ensure operational efficiency goals are met.Provide support, direction and training to AMEs, Process Improvement Engineers, maintenance, systems and shop projects with specification, drawings, equipment/process acceptance, and troubleshooting.Initiate and integrate activities to resolve repetitive production problems and implement preventive maintenance programs on key pieces of equipment to improve process output reliability.Provide leadership to hourly maintenance employees to ensure day-to-day production requirements.Establish measured work practices for maintenance employees, to include documentation of work performed and the time required to perform it.Provide training and aid in troubleshooting and downtime response in specified area of expertise.Drive uptime and equipment reliability improvements through simplification activities.Relocation will be provided.Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other equivalent technical work experience.Ability to implement long-term plans into day-to-day operations.Skills to include interpersonal, facilitation, positive multi-level verbal/written communication and team building. Demonstrated Project Management skills.Proven Mechanical and Electrical/PLC Diagnostic and Technical Skills required.Proven PLC Controls/Electrical troubleshooting a must.Solid Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft suite, software/programming and PLC).Proven shop floor troubleshooting skills.Previous supervisory experience and/or experience working directly with high volume manufacturing Production Operations and Union Operators.Demonstrated strong leadership skills through coaching, training and positive influence.Position supports 24/7 manufacturing facilities. Occasional off shift, on call and weekend work may be required.Minimum 5 years of support operations or maintenance supervision experience.Skilled Union trades management experience.Our CultureOur 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.Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.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.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.SIf 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.comSummaryLocation: USA, Louisville, KYType: Full time