Requisition ID: 65934 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

 

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Engineer opening to join the Process Transformation Group. Whirlpool is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing operations.  As part of the Process Transformation Group, the successful candidate will work closely with North America Region (NAR) manufacturing and product design to define, coordinate and manage the acquisition of the necessary capital equipment to successfully manufacture and deliver winning new products to the marketplace.  

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of developing new products by providing consultation services related to design for manufacturing, while determining the anticipated impact to the existing manufacturing footprint.  The Mechanical Engineer will be accountable to acquire and manage the associated capital equipment required to manufacture new products from conception to formal production handoff.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for reviewing existing manufacturing processes to identify manufacturing cost savings opportunities.  They will then be responsible for executing the required work to deliver on these opportunities
 

Your responsibilities will include

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following primary responsibilities:

 

Working closely with product designers and new model teams to define capital purchases for new appliance products or components. Working closely with NAR manufacturing locations to define, scope and implement a variety of cost savings projects.Responsible for scoping, implementation, vertical start-up, and formal equipment handover of all assigned capital acquisition projects.Utilizing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Early Equipment Management (EEM) methodology and tools to plan, design, develop, build, install and startup of assets.Improving speed in which we deliver winning technology and products to the marketplace.Ensuring that new manufacturing processes are flexible in design to accommodate long range new product cadence plans with the intent of minimizing future capital requirements.Working with the Advanced Manufacturing Group to validate and implement the latest manufacturing technology and techniques.  Leading other projects and special assignments as required.Minimum requirements Bachelor degree in Engineering 1+ years of manufacturing experience ​​​​1+ years of experience with Autocad and 3D parametric modeling softwarePreferred skills and experiences

 

Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing conceptsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to work in a team environmentExcellent project management and time management skillsAbility to manage project teams including internal and external resourcesHands on experience working in a heavily automated production environment is desiredMust have a hands on attitude willing to work on the manufacturing floor with a strong work ethicMust have a demonstrated history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy-inBasic understanding of industrial controls with a willingness to learn PLC ladder logic, HMI functions, and basic robot handlingExperience with industrial equipment such as plastic molds, injection molding machines, robotics, metal forming equipment, material handling equipment, assembly line equipment/cells, etcExperience with identifying cost improvement opportunities by developing the supporting business case documentation and justification

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