About this role
Your responsibilities will include Work cross functionally with marketing, consumer design, product design, quality, procurement, safety, MFG engineering/ support, and materials teams to insure all deliverables are understood and met Ensure readiness of Early Product Containment activity management (led by quality) Facilitate factory analysis including capacity, equipment footprint, material flow/ storage, labor/cost roll-up, asset reuse, and CAPEX submission Ability to work in a manufacturing & office environment, walking long distances, stand on feet for long periods of time, minor lifting (generally 30lbs or less) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment Experience leading a team consisting of engineering & operations professionals. Advanced technical degree or engineering certifications such as Black Belt Experience in leading project teams from inception through completion with direct responsibility for execution of vertical start-up Understanding & practical application of fundamental quality tools & statistics used for problem solving. Independent with guidance in only complex scenarios Ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels of the organization. Strong communication skills. Effectively sharing & obtaining information from internal & external parties. Strong decision making skills, with a drive to proactively obtain complete & accurate information. Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Product Development processes Understanding and practical application of fundamental quality tools & statistics used for problem solving Experience in applying technical knowledge to solve a range of problems Strong Computer skills such as Google Workspace and SmartSheets
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About Whirlpool
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110+ years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
What you'll do
- Work cross-functionally with various teams to ensure all deliverables are understood and met. Facilitate factory analysis and manage early product containment activities.
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