Principal Data Engineer, Sourcing Transformation

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? 

At GE Appliances, we’re powering the future of sourcing through innovative data engineering. As a Principal Data Engineer, Sourcing Transformation, you’ll build and optimize the data pipelines and systems that fuel advanced analytics, business decision-making, and AI-driven insights. Join a team focused on eliminating inefficiencies, streamlining data integration, and enabling impactful, self-service sourcing solutions across the enterprise.

Position

Principal Data Engineer, Sourcing Transformation

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Build and Integrate Data Pipelines (35%)

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines pulling from Oracle ERP, Ivalua, DocuSign, Supplier Portal, and external sources such as commodity pricing and indexes.
• Partner with Digital Technology (DT) to design and automate data ingestion, cleansing, and transformation workflows.

Define and Govern Data Architecture (20%)

• Establish and maintain a trusted sourcing data foundation in cloud platforms (GCP and AWS).
• Collaborate across teams to uphold data quality, lineage, and access standards.

Enable Business Intelligence and Reporting (20%)

• Design clean, reliable data models for reporting and dashboarding (Tableau).
• Build data APIs and connectors to support self-service analytics and scalable insights.

Drive System Integration and Automation (15%)

• Connect diverse sourcing and procurement systems to minimize manual data handoffs.
• Deploy tools for monitoring data freshness, consistency, and quality.

Champion Innovation and Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Explore and pilot emerging data engineering technologies, including LLM-powered data preparation.
• Promote best practices and encourage automation-focused approaches across the team.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience building enterprise-scale data pipelines, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Proficiency with Oracle EBS and Mulesoft API integrations
• Advanced coding skills in SQL and Python
• Cloud data platform experience (GCP preferred, AWS accepted)
• Experience integrating ERP, SaaS, and third-party data (APIs, SFTP, flat files)
• Knowledge of data modeling and BI/analytics frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Apply today! #LI-MS

*This role is full-time onsite at Appliance Park, in Louisville, KY

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.

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

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