Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer-Finishes

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*.GE Appliances is seeking a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) to play a pivotal role within our Finishes Center of Excellence (COE). In this highly visible position, you will lead complex, high-impact initiatives that shape the future of our Premium Finishes across global manufacturing operations.
You will own large-scale capital investment (Cap Ex) projects, advance finishing technologies, and drive continuous improvement across internal factories and external coating suppliers. Partnering closely with Factory Operations, Technology, Supplier Quality, Sourcing, and Advanced Manufacturing teams, you will influence strategy, standards, and execution at a global level.
This role blends technical depth, strategic leadership, and hands-on execution, offering the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on manufacturing excellence, quality, and cost performance.## ## Position Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer-Finishes## ## Location

USA, Louisville, KY## How You'll Create Possibilities
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead and deliver
** major Cap Ex investments
** for internal finishing operations, including equipment upgrades, system optimization, new technology acquisition, and factory integration
* Develop
** equipment specifications
** to ensure the right advanced coating technologies are procured and fully compatible with factory systems
* Drive the
** Finishes COE Hoshin strategy**, including global standards, architecture, appearance control, and Premium Finishes management
* Own end-to-end
** advanced manufacturing engineering and project management
** for assigned internal and external coating operations throughout their lifecycle
* Partner across a
** matrixed global organization** (Technology, EHS, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Sourcing) to lead finishes improvement initiatives
* Support and advance the
** global coatings strategy
** across Haier, GE Appliances, Mabe, and Fisher & Paykel
* Identify, evaluate, and introduce
** new coating processes, tools, suppliers, and technologies
** to advance business capability
* Champion quality systems including
** Execution Scorecards, Technical Audits, and control plans
** to drive measurable improvements in Premium Finishes
* Resolve
** process control and Cost of Quality (COQ)
** issues through robust root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
* Lead supplier transitions, material and process changes, and support design change initiatives
* Contribute to and maintain
** governing documentation and standards
** related to finishing operations
* Provide
** clear, concise updates
** to senior leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes
* Identify and execute
** cost-reduction opportunities
** across internal and external coating processes
* Build organizational capability by contributing to
** knowledge sharing, cross-training, and process development
** within the Finishes COE## What You'll Bring to Our Team
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
** OR
* * equivalent technical experience
* 7+ years Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and/or technical experience in manufacturing environment and a minimum of 5+ years of Cap Ex project leadership in coating/finishes
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Proven background in applying statistical tools for process and product development and control (i.e. Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
* Experienced with problem…