Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Metals

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Join Us in Shaping Quality Excellence!

At GE Appliances, we are on a mission to deliver the highest standards of quality to our customers. We’re looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Metals to lead supplier development and ensure our global supply chain exceeds expectations. If you’re passionate about driving quality, fostering innovation, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, this role is for you! In this role, you will own the end-to-end management of global supplier relationships and processes that directly impact the Cost of Quality (COQ) at GE Appliances. You’ll lead cross-functional initiatives, solve complex technical challenges, and drive supplier improvements through expertise in metals manufacturing.

Position

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Metals

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Development:

• Build expertise in metals processes such as stamping, casting, roll forming, extrusion, and coatings.
• Partner across Technology, Manufacturing, Service, and Sourcing teams in a matrixed organization.
• Lead supplier certification and onboarding processes.
  
  
  

Problem Solving & Quality Assurance:

• Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier quality issues.
• Conduct drawing reviews to ensure adherence to performance, reliability, and quality standards.
  
  
  

Supplier Improvement:

• Conduct on-site assessments and implement corrective actions to enhance supplier performance.
• Perform annual quality audits to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  
  
  

Cost Optimization:

• Lead cost reduction initiatives and qualify alternate sources to mitigate business risks.
• Apply Lean manufacturing concepts to improve supplier processes and deliver cost savings.
  
  
  

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess an Engineering or Technical (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 5 years of Supply Chain, Quality, or Technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience 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)).
• Strong skills in interpreting blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Proven expertise in problem-solving techniques (8-D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in metals manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, casting, extrusion, coatings).
• Lean Manufacturing experience and Six Sigma certification.
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP systems (AGILE, EBS).
• Multilingual skills (e.g., Chinese, Spanish).
• International work experience.
  
  
  

Ready to Shape the Future of Quality?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that thrives on continuous improvement and innovation.

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.

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