Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Industrial

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level GE Appliances is seeking a talented and passionate leader to drive our industrial controls strategy as the Senior Manager Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Industrial Controls. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on our manufacturing operations by leading controls standardization automation integration and electrical system excellence across our plants. Youll work in a dynamic collaborative environment while helping shape the future of advanced manufacturing.Senior Manager Advanced Manufacturing Engineering IndustrialUSA Louisville KY

Lead & Strategize: Develop and implement the vision for industrial controls engineering ensuring alignment with GE Appliances manufacturing and business objectives.

Manage Complex Projects: Oversee the execution of electrical controls and automation projects ensuring timely delivery budget adherence technical performance and quality excellence.

Drive Technical Excellence: Serve as the subject matter expert in industrial controls PLC/HMI systems electrical architectures networking and machine safety driving standardization and optimization across manufacturing facilities.

Mentor & Develop Talent: Lead coach and develop a team of engineers fostering technical growth innovation and strong project execution.

Standardize & Integrate: Establish and maintain controls standards design practices and validation processes for manufacturing equipment and systems across multiple sites.

Collaborate & Communicate: Partner with project teams plant operations suppliers and leadership to align priorities resolve technical issues and ensure successful implementation of controls solutions.

Enhance Efficiency & Safety: Apply Lean principles and Human Organizational Performance (HOP) strategies to improve manufacturing processes while prioritizing operator safety machine reliability and regulatory compliance.

Support Innovation: Evaluate and implement emerging controls technologies including advanced diagnostics connected systems smart devices and secure industrial network architectures.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience: 10 years of hands-on experience in industrial controls engineering with a strong focus on electrical systems PLC-based automation and manufacturing equipment integration.
• Education: Technical degree in Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in PLC HMI VFD servo and industrial networking systems. Strong working knowledge of platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Siemens and GE/Emerson controls environments. Experience with electrical schematics panel design field devices and machine safety systems required.
• Industry Experience: Experience working with OEMs system integrators and suppliers supporting industrial automation and controls implementation in manufacturing environments.
• Project Management: Proven track record managing large-scale controls and automation projects including specification development supplier oversight commissioning debugging and equipment qualification.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (2030%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Engineering
• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt Black Belt or Master Black Belt)
• Experience with industrial software and controls platforms such as Proficy RSLogix/Studio 5000 FactoryTalk TIA Portal WinCC or SIMATIC
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity safety PLCs and standards related to electrical controls and machine safety
  

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy equipment
• Occasional off-shift and weekend work
• Mandatory use of safety equipment

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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.

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