Build Planner - Drop In System Integrator

Whirlpool Corporation
Hybrid remote in Benton Harbor, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2022 CLOSED ON 8/10/2022

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Requisition ID: 51946

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by FORTUNE as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, and Spirit of Winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it's like to be part of a company that is in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

This role in summary

In this position, the Engineer will play a key role in providing support to the BIR Architecture team to deliver both New Product Introduction (NPI), acting as experienced Build Planner, and Junior System Integrator coordinating Drop In new projects.
The position will belong to the Built In Refrigeration architecture with the objective to deliver product leadership through balanced product solutions that create consumer value and satisfy the needs of the business and stakeholders.

What a typical day or week looks like in this role

  • You will work with Global cross functional stakeholders such as Planning, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, Consumer Design.
  • You will interact with the System Integrator and the Project Team in order to define plans/priorities, track progress to deliver connected tasks.
  • You will have a wide variety of day to day activities involving regular project meetings, design review, project builds, product approval requests and expenses tracking.
  • You will have the opportunity to practice basic project management activities linked to drop in project execution.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Plan and manage all activities related to pre-production project builds (POs, EBOMs)
  • Partner with the System Integrator and Master Assembler to ensure configurable bills of material (CBOMs)
  • Partner with manufacturing to ensure manufacturing bills of material (MBOMs) are consistent with engineering bills of material (EBOMs)
  • Track all specification releases, i.e. CNs, and partner with subsystem engineers to ensure all parts and drawing numbers are updated.
  • Responsible for maintaining and reporting KPIs including project build budget and project build activities, actual vs plan.
  • Manage engineering team activities on assigned Drop In Projects
  • Support System Integration Leads in platform related topics operations.
  • Ensure drop in product development activities are completed on time, meeting all requirements, including cost, quality & performance targets.
  • Drive full system validation through use of predictive validation methodologies.

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2 years of experience working with enterprise software
  • 6 months of experience working on project implementation with project development dynamics.

Preferred skills and experiences

  • Previous experience in engineering build planning
  • Windchill or Planisware experience.
  • Experience working in SAP or similar system.
  • Advanced Excel skills are a plus.
  • Previous experience leading small projects

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Additional information

  • Competitive Medical, Savings, and Retirement Benefits. A few key highlights include 401K Contribution Matching, Health Savings Account Plans, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Fertility Benefits, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D and Financial Coaching Support, Employee Assistance Program, Expert Medical Opinion, and Telehealth Services, Legal Plan
  • Wellness Incentives, On-Site Health Facilities and Wellness Resources, Health Management Programs, and a Fitness Reimbursement Program, Mother's Room and Milk Stork Program for Nursing Mothers
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Paid time off and other family leave benefits
  • Tuition / Reimbursement Assistance (for education, childcare, adoption/surrogacy)
  • Relocation assistance available (if the home location is 50 miles to the new work location)
  • Onsite Childcare (St. Joseph / Benton Harbor locations)
  • Agile Work Model (3 onsite days, 2 remote workdays) (St. Joseph / Benton Harbor locations)

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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