Manufacturing Engineering

Whirlpool Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Whirlpool employee discount

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Analyst for the Ottawa, OH site. The role focuses on supporting manufacturing engineering forms, leading cost and quality initiatives, and coordinating supplier changes to keep the Ottawa plant running smoothly.

The candidate will manage A3 documentation, collaborate with V&V teams, and drive actions from intake to completion while maintaining UL files and ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead MOB / Intakes from Procurement affecting the Ottawa Plant.
• Review Intake and confirm platforms affected.
• Create A3 to summarize Intake with related information.
• Coordinate new parts/assemblies and supplier changes.
• Develop test plans with V&V team and get PA approvals.
• Maintain UL Files and QA Matrix updates.
• Track activities to ensure timely completion.

Skills

DFMEA

A3

IDP / Gantt

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Gantt chart

Job description

Whirlpool is currently looking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Manufacturing Engineering Analyst- Ottawa onsiteat our Ottawa, OH site. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting various plat Analyst, Engineering forms, leading initiatives to enhance cost and quality, and acting as the primary contact for all matters related to material availability and new supplier strategies to ensure the Ottawa factory operates smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead MOB / Intakes from Procurement that will impact the Ottawa Plant.
• Review Intake and confirm the platform(s) affected
• Understand the required changes / parts impacted by the Intake
• Create A3 to summarize Intake, including all related information
• Review with V&V team the requirements to certify new supplier / material change as indicated by the Intake
• Coordinate new parts / assemblies to submit part
• Support factory on any Fit & Function assembly line issues
• Lead Cost and Quality initiatives
• Own A3
• Develop IDP and keep it updated
• Track all activities and assure timing completion
• Develop test plan along V&V team
• Get PA approval for every change being implemented
• Keep UL File updated for all different initiatives
• Create Plan of Action to resolve findings from CV, DV, PV builds
• Remove barriers so the team can execute their tasks properly.
• Focus the team on the right priorities and facilitate trade-off discussions.
• Deploy WPD in the projects and guide the project team.
• Assist with creating the QA Matrix
• Gather data for specified date range from GSIR, CAL, FPY, RTY, Scrap, Supplier Quality, PEX, and Holds/Warehouse audits
• Map internal data to external data using GSIR code and customer complaint
• Add compiled data to QA Matrix template and based on index priority, issues are prioritized into AA, A, B and C issues
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Excellent communication skills (Ability to work at all levels from Plant Leadership to Machine Operator)
• Experience using DFMEA, A3, IDP / Gantt
• Have a strong desire for personal and professional development
• Must be able to identify problems, analyze root cause and implement solutions that address the root cause and minimize business risk
• Presentation and communication skills
• A collaborative attitude and a strong desire to succeed as part of the team
• Self-motivated and a strong passion for learning

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).