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 software
Preferred skills and experiences
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 and time management skills
Ability to manage project teams including internal and external resources
Hands on experience working in a heavily automated production environment is desired
Must have a hands on attitude willing to work on the manufacturing floor with a strong work ethic
Must have a demonstrated history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy-in
Basic understanding of industrial controls with a willingness to learn PLC ladder logic, HMI functions, and basic robot handling
Experience with industrial equipment such as plastic molds, injection molding machines, robotics, metal forming equipment, material handling equipment, assembly line equipment/cells, etc
Experience with identifying cost improvement opportunities by developing the supporting business case documentation and justification
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