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Position Title     Mechanical or Electrical Process Engineer – Mattoon, IL

About Us            

At GE Lighting, we’re leading a global lighting revolution. In developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products, systems, and solutions for today and the future – such as world-class LED, fluorescent and ceramic metal halide light sources -- GE Lighting teams around the world are dedicated to leading a global lighting revolution to deliver innovative solutions that change the way people light and think about their world. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic atmosphere working with the most talented people in the industry in an open, developmental environment with abundant opportunities to learn, grow and advance within the organization. If you’re a driven, independent problem solver who brings leadership and enthusiasm to everything you do, then join GE in creating the next generation of products that will improve the lives of consumers for generations to come. Visit www.joinGELighting.com to learn more about being part of the GE Lighting team.

Role Summary/Purpose              

GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

Responsible for the labor/material efficiency and quality of product from high speed manufacturing equipment.

Essential Responsibilities           

• Actively engaged in day-to-day plant floor activities – spend majority of day on the floor addressing quality issues through various processes and tools to engage operator involvement.

• Utilization of strong background in applying statistical quality control tools for process and product controls, such as SPC, Gage R&R, Process Capability, Process FMEA, and DOE.

• Drive to maintain a partnership with our shop operations personnel (both hourly and salary) to promote a team that reacts aggressively to factory inefficiencies.

• Drive permanent resolution of manufacturing issues (PPM rejects) and consumer issues (Service Calls) caused by supplier defects.

• Develop Preventative Maintenance plans and ensure compliance to CTQ's and maximize equipment uptime.

• Develop a stringent area Quality Plan that monitors what should be right in the manufacturing process and finished product.

• Review daily service calls for trends (particularly negative) and significant or abnormal changes to reduce SCR in Assembly areas and reduce OGR.

• Review inspection results and look for trends and significant or abnormal events to improve quality yields and reduce scrap.

• Drive EHS process improvements.

• Possess a personal EHS focus in order to ensure a safe, compliant and productive manufacturing environment.

• Monitor scrap data/reports to drive resolution of scrap issues and work projects to prevent future scrap.

• Monitor yield data/reports to drive resolution of yield issues and work projects to improve future yield and OGR.

• Training, active involvement in VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) safety teams and the development of quality and productivity projects.

Qualifications/Requirements   

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or comparable experience required.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in manufacturing/operations or quality roles.

• Proven ability to influence and drive change.

• Solid verbal/written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills.

• Advanced computer skills - high proficiency in Microsoft products (especially Excel) and ability to grasp new systems quickly.

• Strong project management and analytical/problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to scope and analyze cross-functional problems to generate/implement solutions.

• High initiative, self-starter, proactive, dedicated, results oriented, a team player.· Some travel may be required.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of Lighting manufacturing processes.

• Experience & training in lean manufacturing practices.

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

• Quality Leadership Experience.

• Six Sigma training / Green Belt Certification.