Location: Louisville, KY
Company: GE Appliances, A Haier Company
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.
Interested in joining us on our journey? Own all aspects of supplier & sourcing relationships production and service only parts suppliers, which impact the Cost of Quality (COQ) to GEA and the Parts Distribution Microenterprise (ME). Measure, prevent, react, and enforce processes, policies, and procedures with the suppliers and their assigned SQEs, providing near real time data around supplier receiving defects
and the corresponding corrective actions. Provide clear data and direction for all service parts suppliers relative to quality and processing aspects of their delivery, using data and metrics to track and improve top problematic suppliers.
From the customer facing side of the operation, you are responsible for improving the customer experience by ensuring timely and accurate resolution of field quality issues, packaging issues, NPI and product line Service Execution Leader (SEL) escalated issues. Engage with and support the 3PL teams at multiple sites. Position Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Location USA, Louisville, KY How You'll Create Possibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for all commodities, product lines, and suppliers for JEF and RVR service parts warehouses Protect running production by identifying good vs.
bad and driving immediate containment of nonconforming or suspect material Reduce recurrences by auditing incoming shipments and use of the SCAR system. Engage in and manage projects to drive improvement within the supplier's processes Decrease supplier's PPM Track supplier's processes to reduce control plan violations Implement standardized project management for sort/rework with Stratosphere Quality at warehouses Work with SQE, Technology, and Buyers to help contain obsolete product when superseded Measure parts and compare to drawings to determine specifications and whether the parts meet the spec Pull CAD files for scan lab measurements and empis specs for AP35 lab testing Create billback communications to retrieve money lost due to supplier issues Standardize quality process flow to maintain systematic organization and separate quality issues caused by the supplier vs quality issues caused by the warehouse Improve response timing and resolution of reported incidents quickly and efficiently Work with suppliers and materials to improve pack plans and supplier shipping processes to reduce receiving discrepancies Establish quality nonconformance area at RVR and train quality personnel to help increase their knowledge of basic quality Respond to customer service inquiries and resolve issues quickly to avoid concessions What You'll Bring to Our Team Minimum Qualifications: Engineering or Technical degree (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or equivalent technical experience Five (5) years of Supply Chain, Quality, and/or Technical experience in a manufacturing environment Strong 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 (DOEs)).
Skilled and experienced with reading and understanding prints, dimensions, and tolerances. Basic understanding of GD&T. Experienced with problem-solving tools and techniques (i. e. 8-D, 5 Whys, 7 Ways, DOE, e CAR, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma, First Piece, PPAP). Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Demonstrated leadership to influence and drive change within a highly matrixed organization.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree Experience with assigned commodity manufacturing processes Demonstrated ability to independently develop, manage and implement aggressive project plans both globally and domestically Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information and prepare concise executive summaries Prior international work experience & multi-lingual (Chinese, Spanish, etc. ) Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information and prepare concise executive summaries Demonstrated ability to independently develop, manage and implement aggressive project plans both globally and domestically Working Conditions: Primary work location will be the Jeffersonville, IN parts warehouse.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (20%) Our Culture At GE Appliances, creativity meets passion and conversations lead to exceptional outcomes and experiences. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to GE Appliances. We believe a diverse workplace, where everyone is included and people can be their true and authentic selves, fosters creativity and innovation. We know our differences are our greatest strength. The very best innovations across every function of a company come from diverse teams.
Our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued allows employees to perform at their best, every day. Diversity at GE Appliances helps us achieve zero distance to our owners, innovate smartly and connect to the communities and customers we serve. We encourage and support the ideas, aspirations, and the wellbeing of everyone - our employees and our communities 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, interaction, interactionual 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.
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