**Requisition ID:** 66869 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** Our Ottawa manufacturing team is looking for an Engineering Technician **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 WCM tools to cross-functional groups. + Other duties as assigned **Minimum requirements** + Associate’s Degree in engineering related field (or in progress) + Consistently demonstrates the Whirlpool Values + 1+ year manufacturing experience + Strong computer skills including data analysis and chart creation + Have a strong desire for personal and professional development **Preferred skills and experiences** + 1+ year manufacturing experience + WCM (World Class Manufacturing) tool usage and knowledge + Drafting software (AutoCAD or equivalent) + MODAPTS/stopwatch usage and knowledge + Blueprint reading + 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 + Ability to do root cause problem solving + Ability to make decisions under pressure **Why should you apply?** + Retention Bonus of $250 after start + Up to 80+ hours of paid training + Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date) + Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits start day ONE + We offer manufacturing careers + Tuition reimbursement **Additional information** Pay rate: $31.75 Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) . 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.