The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Robotics will be responsible for managing and executing capital equipment and manufacturing process projects supporting new product introductions (NPI), cost out initiatives and plant improvements. The AME will also be a key liaison between the program and the plant operations teams; ensuring that plant priorities and objectives are clearly understood and considered for the area under their ownership. Position Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Robotics Location USA, Louisville, KY How You'll Create Possibilities Technical Responsibilities: 3 Provide advanced manufacturing robotic electrical, instrumentation, and test system expertise in leading detailed and comprehensive planning for conceptualization, specification, development, and implementation of right-sized manufacturing and test equipment. 3 Responsibilities can extend across all areas of manufacturing and warehouse facilities. 3 Manage robotic and control portions of capital equipment expenditures that support new product designs, factory capacity or efficiency additions, and quality improvement goals (typical project scope involves the development of specifications, supplier management, purchase, installation, and qualification of the manufacturing test equipment). 3 Participate within Production Preparation Process (3P) in developing workstation, test equipment and processes. 3 Utilize cross-functional groups to ensure that the instrumentation, equipment and processes are compatible with the entire value stream. Efforts should include: right-sized equipment, workstation design, product presentation, standard work, and single-piece flow. 3 Use data and statistics to characterize delivered test process capabilities in qualifying the release of test & manufacturing equipment. Standards and Compliance: 3 Ensure all equipment executed in GEA factories complies with Industry (ANSI, ISO, NFPA, UL) and Governmental Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards. 3 Utilize Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to ensure that all equipment and processes are implemented with the health and safety of the operators in mind. 3 Develop mockups and prototypes to validate new designs and test for shop floor confirmation. 3 Work with functional leaders to ensure test equipment & processes support business initiatives of Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomic Design, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Cross-functional Work: 3 Work with factory operations and Lean teams to understand the Value Stream and how your projects impact this. 3 Ensure material flow, workstation setup, model mix, etc. are considered when workstations/equipment are designed. 3 Investigate new technologies and automation for appliance manufacturing and recommend applicable new technologies to quality and business leaders. 3 Deliver guidance to cross-functional team members with regard to safety, performance, and reliability testing systems. 3 Utilize technical and project experience to add to the Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 teams' body of knowledge to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization and company. 3 Work with the design team to ensure Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Testability (DFT) are considered in part design. 3 Experience managing capital equipment procurement projects: Including specification development, supplier selection, technical reviews, installation, and qualification of equipment 3 Prior experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment 3 Experience with Lean manufacturing principles 3 Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members) 3 Good communication skills - will be expected to provide program report-outs to cross-functional team. 3 Good organizational, project management, and presentation skills to interact with all levels within the organization and with suppliers and vendors. 3 Demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and ability to drive decisions based on the overall benefit to the company. What You'll Bring to Our Team Requirements: 3 Bachelor's Degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree 3 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment and processes Desired Characteristics: 3 GE Appliances program graduate (SCDP or AEDP) strongly preferred. 3 Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members) 3 Experience with implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation 3 Prior NPI program experience 3 Six Sigma Certification 3 Proficient in MS Office, MS Scheduler (or equivalent) and AutoCAD Working Conditions: 3 This position is primarily based in Louisville, KY, but requires travel to other locations as needed. The primary work schedule is the 1st shift; however, occasional support during weekends, 2nd, and 3rd shifts may be necessary. 3 Working conditions are normal for a high-volume manufacturing environment. 3 Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 30 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment. 3 Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment, including but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hard hats. 3 These roles require frequent walking in a manufacturing plant environment.