Requisition ID: 70175
About Whirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As theonly 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.
This role in summaryWhirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a
Analyst - Engineering: Fabrication Engineer to join our team in Amana, IA. This role will be onsite. Overall, in this role you will be providing Engineering support to facilitate changes for new projects, tooling & equipment modifications, or maintenance requests to support Refrigerator production.
Your responsibilities will include- Provide Engineering direction and execution to fabrication activities
- Troubleshoot and implement solutions to complex machine breakdown and quality issues
- Research,develop and implement a new manufacturing process for fabrication technology with the plant
- Develop and execute projects related to new product introduction
- Develop and execute capital equipment purchase projects to improve, safety, quality, cost, capacity increase and/or risk to business
- Develop the strategies for implementing advances in new emerging fabrication technologies
- Provide mentoring to team members to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product, design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, capabilities assembly methods, and quality control standards
- Lead AM/PM projects in the assigned areas (autonomous maintenance/professional maintenance)
- Driving root cause analysis through the structured diagnosis of equipment failures using FI methodology, (focused improvement)
Minimum requirements- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Preferred skills and experiences- Six Sigma Certification
- Project management experience
- Metal forming tooling including blanking and progressive/transfer tooling
- WCM experience
- Troubleshooting of highly automated metal fabrication machines
- Root cause analysis and developing solutions
- GD&T, (Global Dimensioning and Tolerance) stackup, and statistical process control
- 3D modeling through Solid Works, Creo and ProE
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What we offerGenerous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional informationWhirlpool's Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
- Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
- Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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.
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