Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Execute operational and strategic efforts focused on product quality improvement and manufacturing control plan (MCP) auditing within the Plastics COE/APF.
• Drive site supplier quality processes, including SCAR, NCR, and billback management.
• Collaborate with factory operations to identify and eliminate root causes of issues using Lean manufacturing concepts and AI tools.
• Facilitate the MCP process by creating, communicating, and publishing documentation for assigned manufacturing areas.
• Manage the testing process, including data analysis to drive yield, COQ, and scrap metrics.
• Provide technical ownership for the development and implementation of factory quality measurement systems such as gauging, 3D scanning, and CMM systems.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor data trends and lead corrective actions.
• Guide New Product Introduction (NPI) teams regarding manufacturing process capabilities for new designs and geometries.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, NPI quality projects, and process improvement.
• Proven experience with Quality Management System (QMS) development and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA / FMEA and its linkage to Manufacturing Control Plans.
• Proficiency in data interpretation for high-volume, short-cycle consumer product manufacturing.
• Advanced computer literacy, including Excel, Minitab, and AI tools like MS Copilot.
• Strong project management, communication, and facilitation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma or Master Molder Certification.
• Experience with injection molding or highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of APQP and PPAP.
• Experience in the appliance industry or water filtration.
• Previous quality leadership experience.

About the Company

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. We are a team of creators, thinkers, and makers dedicated to building "good things, for life." We value diversity, teamwork, and innovation, providing our employees with the freedom to explore, discover, and build a rewarding career in a high-growth environment.