Engineering Tech

Requisition ID: 47379

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 2020, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 78,000 employees and 57 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:

This role is in the engineering group supporting manufacturing processes. The primary role will be supporting and leading projects both large and small to improve workstations, equipment, layouts, etc on the production floor. This person will also be trained to be the plant’s subject matter expert (SME) over a few pieces of equipment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Develop project teams as needed to deliver projects in their respective area
• Maintain a safe and organized work area, ensuring unsafe conditions and actions are addressed or relayed to the proper help chain
• Create and maintain quality/equipment standards in their respective area.
• Perform audits as assigned and address identified gaps
• Engage in honest, open and factual communications in a professional manner
• Analyze and react to daily results (FPY, AY, CAL, scrap)
• Lead WCM activities in area
• Organize and lead cross functional teams through kaizens in their respective areas (Quick, Standard, and Major). Present kaizens as needed.
• Teach World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools to cross-functional groups.
• Seek out areas in need of improvement, assess root cause, and develop creative solutions.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering
• 1 year manufacturing experience

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

• Consistently demonstrates the Whirlpool Values

• Strong computer skills including data analysis and chart creation
• Ability to work autonomously in all aspects of the function
• Willingness to be hands on
• Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize issues and tasks
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Have a strong desire for personal and professional development
• Ability to do root cause problem solving

• WCM (World Class Manufacturing) tool usage and knowledge
• Drafting software (AutoCAD or equivalent)
• Blueprint reading
• Ability to make decisions under pressure

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