Process Engineer & Analyst, Engineering

Whirlpool Corporation; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home appliance company seeks an Analyst in Engineering located in Kingston, Canada. This role involves supporting manufacturing processes, collaborating on new equipment implementation, and leading project management tasks. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field is required, along with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The company offers a flexible work environment along with generous benefits including work-from-home opportunities and sabbaticals.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Employee discount

Fitness & educational reimbursement programs

Flexible working

Sabbatical opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in heavily automated production environments.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing processes for cost and maintainability.
• Collaborate on implementation of new equipment.
• Schedule and lead vendor and team meetings.
• Ensure flexible designs for new products.
• Support WCM methodologies with new processes.

Skills

Manufacturing operation process development

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts

Interpersonal and team building skills

Project management skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Experience with assembly processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

Requisition ID70233-Posted -Clyde Manufacturing

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.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst, Engineering opening to join our Central Manufacturing Engineering Group (CME). The position can be located at our Clyde Manufacturing Site.

Whirlpool is looking for an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in design, build and qualification of Assembly Processes. As part of the Central Manufacturing Engineering Group, the successful candidate will work closely with Laundry manufacturing locations, E&T (Engineering and Technology), Advanced Manufacturing, Quality and Safety to execute new manufacturing projects. This will cover coveted brands such as Whirlpool, Amana, Estate, KitchenAid, and Maytag.

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of developing and implementing new processing technologies. This will require determining the anticipated impact to the existing manufacturing footprint and capability. Included in this role you will establish the capital and expense budget estimates along with defining and documenting potential benefits.

Your responsibilities will include

Support manufacturing by ensuring proper design for cost and maintainability

Collaborate with team members on the implementation of new equipment and designs

Assume various Project Management roles on projects as assigned or required

Work closely with NPI and Laundry manufacturing locations to define capital purchases

Specify through implementation and handoff of new processes to manufacturing operations

Schedule and lead meetings with vendors and Manufacturing Team

Ensure that new processes are flexible within design to accommodate long range new product cadence plans with the intent of minimizing future capital requirements.

Support WCM methodologies with integration of new processes.

Providing input on new or existing process designs to provide best available solutions for Whirlpool

Work independently and to collaborate with others

20% travel (Domestic)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or in lieu of the degree, a High School Diploma or GED and a Journeyman’s card with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred skills and experiences

Manufacturing operation process development and implementation experience

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts

Interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to work in a team environment

Project management, analytical and problem solving skills

Experience with assembly processes

Ability to translate component GD&T (Geometry Dimensioning and Tolerancing), into equipment designs so that critical interfaces are assured

Demonstrated history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy-in

Demonstrated success in translating technical concepts to commonly used business language

Support manufacturing by ensuring proper design for cost and maintainability

Experience working in a heavily automated production environment

What we offer

Generous 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 information

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

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.