Owns the quality initiative of new parts, processes, or New Product Introduction (NPI) for AP1 Laundry Operations. Establish sustainable long-term factory ownership and success. Manages problems that require independent problem solving and self-direction. Independently manages projects for assigned area and develops and executes quality systems. Requires limited supervision and advanced knowledge of engineering, quality, and/or Laundry product line. Position Senior Advanced Quality Engineer Location USA, Louisville, KY How You'll Create Possibilities • The AQE has ownership and responsibility for new tooling/equipment qualifications in their assigned area. The AQE will become the process expert for that area. • The AQE develops a robust qualification plan to evaluate capability for each new piece of tooling/equipment brought into AP1. The AQE will work with the AME, factory team, and OEM to deliver quality tooling, equipment, and processes. • The AQE travels to OEM manufacturing sites for planning meetings, runoffs, and significant production runs. The role also requires getting approval from top before equipment ships from supplier. • The AQE leads gage development for gages required for production. Utilize GEAs gage specification process. Gain buy-off from cross-functional team on design and inspection quantities/frequencies. • The AQE leads dimensional analysis meetings of measurement results from new tools/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. • Complete PPAP (production part approval process) for newly introduced in-house parts, assemblies, and processes. • The AQE develops traceability solutions for each piece of equipment and process in their area. Implement digital footprints and poke-yoke solutions. This may include vision systems, pick systems, test systems, genealogy, and line interlocks. The AQE leads and pulses team members for progress on projects. • Act as the liaison between product design and manufacturing operations to ensure issues with NPIs and new equipment are addressed to achieve world class manufacturing. • Drive projects within NPIs and new tooling/equipment that positively impact Cost-of-Quality (COQ): scrap, factory yield, concessions, damage, service calls, etc. • Lead cross-functional team PFMEAs to understand the risks of new part/process changes. Ensure cross-functional team members develop plans to mitigate the most significant risks prior to product launch. • Interface with assembly line team leaders to develop standard work and job instructions that define what is critical. • Execute fastener drive-fail studies on new joints to validate torque requirements. • Responsible for all Quality Manufacturing System (QMS) documentation including MCPs (control plans), MCIs (control instructions), and FRMs (forms), that adhere to the standards ISO 9001. • Understand GE Appliances technical drawings, both MBD/GD&T and linear dimensions to ensure the quality plans established meet drawing specifications. • Execute measurement plans that may include 3D part scanning, CMM, hand gages, or other methods of analysis. • What you need to Succeed • Experience in a high-volume manufacturing plant environment. • Experience with manufacturing quality systems What You'll Bring to Our Team Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or Technical field • 5-years of relevant experience • Leadership and effective communication experience in the definition, design, implementation and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes. • Self-starter and influencer - metric driven and willing to work with cross-functional teams and hourly workforce. • Excellent project tracking and detailed planning skills required. • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. • Influencer and team player - drive quality metrics but willing to look at the bigger picture. • Good communicator - data driven, makes decisions based on the data. Speaks up in meetings along with leading meetings with a strong passion for world class quality. • Experience interpreting data to solve manufacturing problems. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge and experience with injection molding processes are a plus. • Capability using, programming, and interpreting CMM and 3D scanning. • Significant experience in high volume manufacturing operations. • Skilled using Polyworks. • Proficient understanding and the ability to interpret GD&T MBDs/drawings. Working Conditions: • Business casual dress attire • 70% office leading meetings / scoping / planning / etc. • 30% factory environment understanding the people / processes / troubleshooting / coordinating part qualifications / etc. • Support GE Appliances AP1 Laundry Operations. • Role is based in Louisville, Kentucky. • First shift hours, but occasional weekends and off-shift hours may be necessary. • Rental car, gas, hotel room, and meal are paid for by GE Appliances when traveling with a company provided T&L card.