- Position
- Process Improvement Engineer
Location
USA, Decatur, AL
How You'll Create Possibilities
Own Equipment & Drive Performance
Serve as the technical owner for all equipment and tooling within your assigned production area
Lead hands-on troubleshooting and support for equipment and process issues
Partner closely with maintenance and operations teams to restore and improve performance
Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Identify and implement equipment and tooling improvements
Support new equipment specifications, reviews, and commissioning
Ensure preventive maintenance strategies are effective and executed to maximize uptime
Maintain calibration compliance and manage critical tooling and spare parts
Champion Safety & Compliance
Collaborate with operations leadership to identify and implement safety improvements
Drive closure of safety actions from incidents, near misses, and ergonomic assessments
Maintain and improve Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and compliance
Improve Process Stability
Develop and sustain manufacturing control plans and process standards
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to resolve production challenges quickly and effectively
Standardize work instructions to ensure consistency and repeatability
Lead Continuous Improvement
Drive structured problem-solving using root cause analysis and corrective actions
Partner with leadership to execute continuous improvement initiatives
Share best practices and lessons learned across teams
Support New Product Introduction (NPI)
Collaborate with engineering teams on equipment procurement, installation, and qualification
Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and long-term sustainability
Support line setups, model changes, and capacity planning
Interface with vendors and OEMs to ensure successful implementation and knowledge transfer
What You'll Bring to Our Team
3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering/Operations/Quality support roles, or equivalent education and experience, including military experience
Hands-on experience troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred
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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