GE Appliances Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

GE Appliances Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - Metals Job

This Lead Supplier Quality Engineer-Metals will lead the improvement of existing supplier processes; continually bettering quality of service and value-add to GE s manufacturing. They will manage the certification and launch of new manufacturing processes within the supply base, ensuring that all New Product Implementations meet expectations for quality and delivery. Essential Responsibilities * Own all aspects of supplier relationships that impact Cost of Quality (COQ) to GE Appliances for suppliers of Metal components. This includes initial selection and qualification of suppliers, continuous ownership and development throughout the life-cycle of the supplier and cross-functional support for all related programs. * Lead supplier and part qualifications for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs ensuring on schedule delivery with perfect quality. * Deliver on Material Cost Takeout (MCTO) productivity goals by leading and supporting projects involving supplier moves and process, material or design changes. * Drive permanent resolution of manufacturing issues and consumer issues caused by supplier defects. * Develop plans to fix or exit problematic suppliers by implementing robust corrective actions or qualifying alternate suppliers. * Use Lean Six Sigma to implement projects improving customer satisfaction while eliminating waste. * Champion the use of quality tools, metrics and data to identify and drive quality improvement projects across all suppliers resulting in the overall improvement of supplier value to GE Appliances. * Team with Metals purchasing team to develop and implement commodity and supplier strategies to deliver long-term excellence in cost, quality and delivery. Qualifications/Requirements: * Engineering or Technical (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) degree or equivalent technical experience * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally * Minimum 3 years Supply Chain, Quality and/or Technical experience in manufacturing environment * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written * Strong problem solving, analytical and collaborative skills Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics * Experience with metals manufacturing processes such as stamping or extrusion * Demonstrated leadership to influence and drive change with team members and at all levels of the organization * Demonstrated ability to independently develop, manage and implement aggressive project plans both globally and domestically * Strong background in applying statistical quality control tools for process and product controls, such as SPC, Gage RR, Process Capability, Process FMEA and DOEs * Ability to simplify complex information and concisely prepare executive summaries for the GE Appliances leadership team * Lean Manufacturing experience * Six Sigma certified (Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Black Belt) * KEYWORDS and transferable skill set titles: Appliance, appliances, washer, dryer, consumer appliances, refrigeration, dishwasher, air conditioner, packaging, metals, refrigerator, consumer products, oven, range, medical device, Tier 1 automotive, furniture, consumer electronics, plastic extrusion, sub-assembly, controls, electronics, metal fabricating, metal processing, metal stampings, decorative metal applications - painting, powder coating, screen printing, pad printing, welding, electronic components, green belt, black belt, Quality Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Certified Quality Engineer, AQE, CPM, CQA, Process Development Engineer, Engineer, Plastic Mold Development Engineer, sourced finished goods, SPC, Gage RR, Process Capability, Process FMEA, and DOE. Nearest Major Market: Louisville Job Segments: Automotive, Business Process, Coating, Electronics Engineer, Engineer, Engineering, Healthcare, Hospitality, Kitchen, Lean Six Sigma, Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineer, Medical Device, Medical Device Engineer, Operations, Physics, QC, Quality, Quality Engineer, Science, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt, Supply, Supply Chain, Welding