Senior 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? 

Join our Clothes Care Technology team and play a crucial role in designing the next generation of clothes dryers with cutting-edge filter systems. We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Design Engineer to focus on the design, analysis, and optimization of filter systems for clothes dryer process air. This role is integral to both new product introduction (NPI) and cost of quality (COQ) initiatives. You will develop filter designs that meet consumer, system, and manufacturing requirements, utilizing your hands-on engineering skills to drive success.

Position

Senior Design Engineer

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Design and optimize consumer-serviceable process air filters for advanced clothes drying technology.
• Manage product development projects from concept to production, ensuring successful NPI processes and manufacturing implementation.
• Innovate new product designs, identify performance-enhancing solutions, and support existing product lines.
• Utilize advanced engineering analysis to design and refine parts, assemblies, and systems for optimal performance and cost efficiency.
• Conduct hands-on testing and prototyping to validate designs, resolve issues, and optimize functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, manufacturing, quality, and commercial, to ensure product performance meets consumer and market expectations.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects (COQ) to enhance overall product quality.
• Utilize CAD tools (such as CREO) to create, modify, and release drawings and BOMs.
• Work with suppliers to ensure proper material selection and process applicability.
• Participate in engineering and reliability lab activities to test and validate new design concepts.
• Integrate AI and other advanced technologies into product designs to enhance functionality and performance.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of design engineering experience, preferably in consumer appliances or a technical field focused on process air filtration and consumer touchpoints.
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g., CREO, SolidWorks).
• Experience with materials selection, cost reduction strategies, and designing for manufacturability.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, air filtration, air sealing, and components with consumer interactions.
• Proven experience in contributing to product development projects, including NPI and quality improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and utilizing tools to validate designs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and propose design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Our Culture

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.

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.

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.

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.

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