ID de requisición del puesto: 64820 

SOBRE WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) tiene el compromiso de ser empresa líder de electrodomésticos de cocinas y lavandería, en la búsqueda constante de mejorar la vida en el hogar e inspirar a generaciones con nuestras marcas. La compañía está impulsando innovación significativa para satisfacer las necesidades cambiantes de los consumidores a través de su cartera de marcas icónicas, que incluyen Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul e InSinkErator. En 2023, la empresa registró aproximadamente 19,000 millones de dólares en ventas anuales, 59,000 empleados y 55 centros de investigación tecnológica y de fabricación. Puede encontrar información adicional sobre la empresa en WhirlpoolCorp.com.

El equipo es parte del area The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.Resumen del rol

Whirlpool is the industry leader in the manufacturing and marketing of home appliances.  Whirlpool is a global company and markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names in more than 170 countries around the world. 

Whirlpool is a company that creates innovative solutions and products to meet consumer needs.  As a result, we have been recognized as one of the world's 100 most innovative companies by Business Week magazine and the Boston Consulting Group.  Additionally, Whirlpool Corporation was ranked among the Top 20 Innovators in Consumer Products by The Patent Board and has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 20 Companies for Leaders by Hewitt Associates and Fortune magazine.

Our unique business strategy provides us with an unmatched leadership position and ability to build and sustain loyalty to our brands.  Our strategy allows us to move with greater speed to better serve our trade customer and end consumers around the globe.

Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Tooling Engineer opening to join our Process Transformation Team. in Celaya.

Tus responsabilidades incluirán

Whirlpool is looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer with a strong background in  appliance manufacturing operations.  As part of the Process Transformation Team, the successful candidate will work closely with NAR  appliance manufacturing locations, E&T, Advanced Manufacturing and our new product organization to define, coordinate and manage the acquisition of the necessary capital tooling to successfully manufacture and deliver winning new products to the marketplace.  

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of developing new  appliance products by providing manufacturing early design consultation services, while establishing the early capital budget estimates. 

The Tooling Engineer will be accountable to acquire and manage the associated capital tooling for new products from conception through to formal production handoff at the selected manufacturing location of choice.

As  Tooling Engineer you will be accountable for supporting new product integration by providing manufacturing expertise to each of the key functions.

Working closely with the primary NAR  appliance manufacturing location to define capital purchases.

Specifying through implementation, FPA, and handoff of new tooling to manufacturing operations.

Improving speed in which we deliver winning 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 closely with the Advanced Manufacturing Group to ensure that new processes are in compliance with the established Global Bill of Processes.

Leading projects and special assignments as required.

Requerimientos mínimos

BSME, BSMET or equivalent.

4+ years of stamping/molding experience and product knowledge are preferred coincident with your physical location.

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Strong interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

Excellent project management skills

In-depth knowledge of appliance fabrication/molding, tooling and related manufacturing processes such as complex fabrication lines/cells that contain forming, piercing, bending, joining, etc.

Ability to translate component GD&T into tooling designs so that critical interfaces are assured.

Experience in new product introductions, including the direct planning and acquisition of the associated capital tooling.

Hands-on experience working in a heavily automated production environment is desired.

Must have a demonstrated history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy-in.

Must have a demonstrated history of success working in a matrix managed environment.

Must have demonstrated success in translating technical concepts to commonly used business language.

Location

 The primary category you would support is  manufactured in  Celaya.  You must be willing to travel to tool design reviews and runoffs at the vendors. There will be occasional travel to support project scoping activities and workshops. You may be required to travel for in-house equipment trials, with possible travel to U.S. as well as Mexican manufacturing locations. You must be willing to step outside of the  category to support other new product development activities for other categories and plants if required.  

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