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Job Title: Dishwasher Site Supplier Quality Leader
Company Name: GE Appliances
Location: Louisville, KY
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 05/18/2026
Expire Date: 07/17/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Production
Job Description
Dishwasher Site Supplier Quality Leader
<p style="text-align:left">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, <span><span><span><span class="WIO0">together.  </span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: <i>we come together</i>, <i>we always look for a better way</i>, and <i>we create possibilities</i>. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Interested in joining us on our journey? </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The Supplier Quality Leader serves as the plant authority for supplier quality performance, supporting safe and efficient dishwasher manufacturing operations through supplier oversight, containment leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role includes daily support and response to issues encountered in the factory, including containment, corrective actions, and oversight of long-term supplier quality improvements. This role holds a permanent, voting position on the site-level Change Implementation Board and serves as site ESD Champion, supporting compliance and risk mitigation activities associated with electronic components and manufacturing processes.<h2></h2><h2><span class="emphasis-3">Position</span></h2>Dishwasher Site Supplier Quality Leader<h2></h2><h2><span class="emphasis-3">Location</span></h2>USA, Louisville, KY<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><span class="emphasis-3">How You'll Create Possibilities</span></h2><p><b>Supplier Performance Management</b></p><ul><li><b>Drive measurable improvements in supplier quality performance, including reduction of line disruptions, supplier defects, and customer quality escapes. </b></li><li><b>Develop and communicate assembly-line-specific supplier failure analysis reporting to drive operational awareness, prioritization, and corrective action activities. </b></li><li><b>Lead the Dishwasher supplier billback process and communicate billback status to the plant leadership team.</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Production & Containment Support</b></p><ul><li><b>Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to identify quality issues, implement containment actions, perform failure analysis, determine root causes, and validate long-term corrective actions. </b></li><li><b>Collaborate with Quality Analysts to drive incoming material quality performance and containment effectiveness.</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Root Cause & Corrective Actions</b></p><ul><li><b>Lead supplier containment, root cause analysis, corrective action validation, and long-term performance improvement initiatives for non-conforming materials across metal, plastic, electronic, and electromechanical components. </b></li><li><b>Own the supplier part failure analysis process in the plant and leverage findings to drive supplier containment activities and permanent corrective actions. Develop and implement supplier quality plans.</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Change Management & Supplier Qualification</b></p><ul><li><b>Serve as a voting member of the site-level Change Implementation Board to ensure engineering and supplier changes are implemented safely, compliantly, and through robust quality validation processes. </b></li><li><b>Support supplier quality initiatives through collaboration with SQE and Sourcing teams to implement corrective action plans and qualify alternate sources for underperforming suppliers.</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Quality Systems & Cross-Functional Collaboration</b></p><ul><li><b>Drive cross-functional collaboration between Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations teams to resolve supplier-related issues, support production continuity, and implement sustainable quality improvements. </b></li><li><b>Lead ESD compliance activities associated with supplier-provided electronic components.</b></li><li><b>Support adherence to plant quality system requirements and supplier audit readiness activities.</b></li></ul><ul><li><b>Conduct supplier audits as required.</b></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><span class="emphasis-3">What You'll Bring to Our Team</span></h2><p><b><u>Requirements:</u></b></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.</li><li>5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or product engineering in a high-volume environment.</li><li>Proven problem-solving and analytical skills utilizing RCCA, 8D, A3, or CAPA methodologies.</li><li>Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ability to learn new systems quickly.</li><li>Knowledge of GD&T principles and interpretation.</li><li>Experience utilizing SPC and MSA methodologies.</li><li>Effective communication and leadership abilities.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Preferred:</u></b></p><ul><li>Experience with QMS tools (Windchill, Agile) and ERP systems (Oracle, SAP).</li><li>Knowledge of Proficy, FIS, or manufacturing execution systems.</li><li>Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.</li><li>Experience supporting supplier launch readiness and production qualification activities.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Working Conditions:</u></b></p><ul><li>Office environment with daily interaction on factory floor.</li><li>Frequent walking in a manufacturing plant environment.</li><li>Use of required PPE in designated areas.</li><li>Less than 10% of domestic travel.</li><li>Occasional off-shift or weekend support during major change implementations.</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Our Culture</b></span></h2><p style="text-align:left"><span>Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.</span><br /><br /><span>This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.</span><br /><br /><span>By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span>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 <span><span><span><span><span class="WIO0">to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></i></p>
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