Design Engineer

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom 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?
This Design Engineering position is an integral role in the design, development and implementation of highly efficient and reliable clothes washers and dryers with superior performance. The position will closely interact with other engineers along with manufacturing and commercial teams to understand all consumer queues in an effort to design and produce new and innovative products that lead the market. The use of skilled engineering analysis and judgment with a strong desire to exceed customer expectations in every way is paramount to position success.
Position
Design Engineer
Location
USA, Louisville, KY
How You'll Create Possibilities

• Function as a Design Engineer, within a cross-functional team, responsible for developing optimized solutions around cost, quality and performance for new part/subsystem designs for Washers and Dryers.
• Own the design of these parts from initial concept to full production implementation.
• Innovate new high efficiency washers and/or dryers with respect to energy and/or water usage while maintaining leading positions in performance and reliability.
• Work closely with the manufacturing, quality and commercial teams from product concept to production implementation.
• Develop and evaluate multiple design concepts with the use of engineering analysis, rapid prototyping techniques and general hands-on skills.
• Test and evaluate GE Appliances as well as competitor models to identify best practices in design, manufacturing and performance.
• Utilize CREO to perform component and subsystem design.
• Work with multiple suppliers to ensure proper material selection as well as process applicability.
• Utilize statistical tools to ensure robust design in high volume manufacturing and assembly application.
• Occasional travel may be required.

What You'll Bring to Our Team
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of Design Engineering experience
• Experience designing and testing plastic and/or sheet metal parts.
• Fluent use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word software packages.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Washing Machine or Dryer design experience
• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of Laundry Industry performance evaluation methods.
• Ability to design, build, and execute a test plan and clearly present data to a diverse group and openly debate technical issues
• Solid understanding of tooling design for part design optimization.
• Proficient in lab view, PLC programming, or other control development package.
• Experience with design concept development through rapid prototyping techniques.
• Ability to quickly frame up a problem by developing a test set up with instrumentation, developing and running experiments, and providing recommendations.
• Ability to work multiple design options in parallel and use engineering logic to narrow selection to optimum design.
• Use statistical tools to identify real and meaningful changes in performance.
• Resourceful laboratory and shop skills.

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, sex, sexual 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.S
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com