Requisition ID: 63207 

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.

The team you will be a part of The Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.This role in summary

Responsible for development of Cost models for Rubber and plastic associated plastic components  like Injection molding , Thermoforming , Extrusion and Blow molding.

Your responsibilities will include

Responsible for Cost Model development of plastics commodities. Close interaction with the Target Costing, Commodity , Design  and Product Management ( Plant GSS ) Team.

Basic knowledge of Injection Molding Tool, Manufacturing/engineering processes, materials & systems. Communication skills are a must to deal with global partners.

Familiar with Injection molding and packaging manufacturing processes

and perform costing. Experience in injection molding shop floor and tooling are desired.

Minimum requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Necessary 

B.Tech (Mech/ Polymer Engg) + Diploma CIPET

EXPERIENCE/PREFERRED INDUSTRY

Necessary

4-6  yrs  experience of handling multiple commodities including injection molding/ Rubber/ thermoforming / extrusion

    Preferred skills and experiences   

EXPERIENCE/PREFERRED INDUSTRY

  

Preferred

Tooling knowledge will be added advantage

Preferred

Automotive Industry/Injection Molding/Suppliers/Manufacturers (Target from Application engineering group)

Additional information

FUNCTIONAL

High level experience on Injection Molding manufacturing process, cycle time and tonnage calculations. 

Familiarity with injection molding and  tool construction

Basic knowledge about all other plastics processing methods and Tooling.

Knowledge about plastics raw materials and its properties and applications. 

Basic knowledge on procurement processes. 

Basic cost knowledge on injection molding parts.

Working on global assignments and exposure with outside India projects

Manufacturing process and costing methodology of Packaging parts like Carton , Labels and EPS parts 

BEHAVIORAL

 

 Communication skills are a must to deal with global partners.

Should have good presentation skills

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