Manufacturing Engineering Analyst

Whirlpool Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Whirlpool employee discount

Education reimbursement

Kitchenettes

Renovated office space

Free coffee

On-site trails

Eddy Early Childhood Center access

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a qualified Manufacturing Engineering Analyst for the Ottawa site. You will support procurement intakes, lead cost and quality initiatives, and coordinate supplier/material changes to keep the plant running smoothly.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience. You will create A3 summaries, work with V&V on certifications, and help maintain QA matrices and action plans, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Experience in engineering or manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead MOB / Intakes from Procurement impacting the Ottawa Plant.
• Review intake, confirm affected platforms and required changes.
• Create A3 summaries and coordinate with V&V for supplier/material changes.
• Develop test plans with V&V and ensure timely progress.
• Map internal data to external data and populate QA matrices.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

A3

IDP / Gantt

Job description

Whirlpool 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 summary

Whirlpool is currently looking for a qualified candidate to serve as an Manufacturing Engineering Analyst- Ottawa onsite at 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)

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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.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company

Improving life at home has been at the heart of our business for 112 years — it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. That’s why consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted. We work every day to earn that trust by continually evolving and innovating for our consumers, helping our environment and communities thrive, and nurturing our talent to bring their talent home to Whirlpool.