The Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) owns the quality initiatives on a new part, or New Product Introduction (NPI) product design to set the factory up for sustainable long-term ownership and success. They will manage problems that require independent problem solving and self-direction and provide direction on entire projects for a work area and quality systems primarily on an NPI. This role requires advanced knowledge of engineering/quality/product lines and must be very data driven and make decisions based on data. This role is based out of Appliance Park but supports other locations as we introduce additional models, increased complexity, and increased volume with the goal of reducing Cost of Quality metrics. Position Advanced Quality Engineer Location USA, Louisville, KY How You'll Create Possibilities New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Support: • The AQE has ownership and responsibility for all new equipment qualifications in an area.  The AQE will become the process expert for that area of responsibility. • The AQE travels to equipment suppliers, manufacturing sites for planning meetings, runoffs, and significant production runs.  The role also requires getting approval from top management on equipment results before equipment ships from supplier. • The AQE develops a robust qualification plan for each piece of new equipment.  The employee will work with AME, equipment supplier, to deliver quality equipment & process to site. • The AQE learns and leads gaging development for all gages required for production.  Utilize GEAs gage specification process.  Get buyoff from/communicate to cross-functional team before gage design confirmation.  Hold kickoff meetings for gages including cross functional team members (AMEs, plant quality engineers, design engineers) • The AQE leads dimensional analysis meetings of measurement results from new equipment.  The AQE builds consensus with design engineers and management to develop next steps.  • The AQE learns and utilizes GEA’s 9-step process to integrate quality into the design as early as possible.  The AQE participates in drawing reviews. • The AQE develops traceability solutions for each piece of equipment and process in the area back to the raw material.  Implement digital footprints and poke-yoke solutions as much as possible.  The AQE leads and pulses team members for progress on projects.  The AQE works with test and controls AMEs to implement and execute on all projects.  Work with plant quality engineers, write work instructions as needed to ensure seamless handoff of all projects. • The role is to work with a cross functional team to implement a new part, product, or process, that is ‘turn-key’ sustainable with regards to quality at product launch for the factory to agree to and take ownership of executing. • Balance the communication between product design and manufacturing to ensure all issues get addressed with minimal surprises to achieve world class manufacturing goals. • Drive COQ improvements: scrap, factory yield, concessions, damage, service calls, etc. • Provide technical leadership & in-depth expertise to investigate, initiate and drive the development, procurement, and implementation of equipment & processes for manufacturing. • Lead cross-functional team PFMEA’s to understand the risks of new part/process changes, ensure team agrees to the mitigation accordingly and is implemented prior to product launch. • Interfacing with team leaders to develop job instruction and define what is critical. Define the jobs through standard work and job instructions. • Responsible for executing drive/strip/torque studies on new joints to validate capable torques.  • Responsible for all Quality Manufacturing System (QMS) documentation including MCPs, FRMs, MCIs meeting or exceeding all ISO standards for the changes being implemented. CIB Site C-Change Support: • Follow the same responsibilities and duties mentioned above for NPI programs, but also for new PCTO related projects introduced at CIB. PPAP: Own the process for newly introduced in-house manufactured parts, assemblies, and processes • Responsible for the qualification of in-house equipment and parts primarily associated with an NPI without significant direction. • Understand GEA technical drawings, both MBD/GD&T and linear dimensions, and ensure the quality plans established meet the drawing specifications. • Independent part scanning and/or CMM, and caliper measurements may be required at times, although CMM tech additional resources are available to collect most measurements. What You'll Bring to Our Team Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience • 3+ years of experience with manufacturing quality/NPI quality projects and process improvement Preferred Qualifications: • Leadership and effective communication experience in the definition, design, implementation and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes. • Already familiar with AP1, how they work, who to go to, the struggles, and the strengths • Experienced using, programming, and interpreting CMM/3D scanning/metrology systems. • Significant experience in implementing Lean process improvements in high volume manufacturing operations. • Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification proficient with Minitab • Experience in metrology / measurement systems, Polyworks. Working Conditions: • Up to 25% travel may be required both domestically and internationally to support supplier equipment run-offs. • Working conditions are normal for a high-volume manufacturing environment. • Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses and hearing protectors. • These roles require frequent walking in a manufacturing plant environment. • Hours & Weekends: This is predominantly 1st shift, but off-shift and weekends may be required.