Job Description

Requisition ID: 39051

Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Respect, integrity, diversity and inclusion, teamwork, and the spirit of winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it is like to be part of the world's leading major home appliance company.

FUNCTION OVERVIEW:

Overall, the Manager of Engineering will be responsible for leading all facets of Engineering while providing technical direction in problem solving and developing a strong understanding of appliance operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform engineering work in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments
* Design and scale up manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality Plan, design, and estimate time and cost, while overseeing structures, facilities, systems and components
* Analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures
* Discover, develop, and evaluate new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products
* Lead, plan and track 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
* Identify/define/solve impactful direction of business and lead multi-disciplinary initiatives
* Influence functional strategy and execute departmental business plans Monitor expenditures and forecasting resource inputs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
* 5+ years of engineering experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

* Operational Excellence (OpEx) certification a plus but not required
* Solid understanding of Problem-Solving Method (8D), Project Summary Report (A3)
* and General Problem Solving (1X1) problem solving tools
* Customer to Customer (C2C)
* Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
* First Parts Approval (FPA)
* Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
* Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
* Measurement System Evaluation (MSE), process control, and control plans Ontrac knowledge
* Six Sigma, Kaizen, World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
* Excellent interpersonal skills required
* Ability to create and lead cross functional teams to resolve issues and deliver results

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About us

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the worlds leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, with approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 77,000 employees and 59 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2019. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world. Additional information about the company can be found at whirlpoolcorp.com

At Whirlpool Corporation, we believe that all people matter. Celebrating diversity and including thousands of perspectives empower us to create products that blend into every concept of home. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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