Senior Assembly Quality

Whirlpool, Inc.; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Fitness reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool, Inc. in Greenville, OH is seeking a Senior Analyst, Quality Generalist to lead quality improvement initiatives on site. You will drive World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects to reduce defects and improve process capability.

You will coordinate audits, maintain control plans, approve processes for release, and mentor operators in statistical methods, MSA, SPC, and Poka-Yoke to achieve Zero Defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• 5+ years in industrial manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading continuous improvement initiatives with Kaizen, 8D, PDCA, Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive safety and quality improvements through structured problem solving and standardized work with cross-functional teams.
• Follow up on internal and external audits and explain processes to support quality certification.
• Lead creation and maintenance of Control Plans from PFMEA docs and validation results.
• Collaborate with process/product engineering and suppliers on equipment and line validation prior to production release.
• Supervise MSA studies and monitor measurement devices for variability and accuracy.
• Lead Fast Response meetings and GEMBA walks to assess defects and customer returns.
• Monitor KPIs like FPY and CAL SIR to sustain quality improvements.
• Manage Poka-Yoke devices and monitoring schemes for error-proofing.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Kaizen

Six Sigma

PDCA

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

MSA

PFMEA

Job description

This role in summary

Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Analyst, Quality Generalist at the Greenville, Ohio facility. This is an onsite role.

In this senior role, you will be responsible for leading and driving organizational change through the implementation of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Six Sigma tools, aimed at solving complex problems and executing continuous improvements across the plant.

The professional in this position will coordinate and execute manufacturing quality support activities, follow up on internal and external audits, evaluate and maintain Control Plans, validate and approve processes and equipment for release to production, and ensure the rigorous application of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) with the firm goal of achieving Zero Defects.

Your responsibilities will include

• Continuous Improvement and Safety: Identify and drive opportunities for improvement in safety and quality through systematic problem solving and the refinement of standardized work together with multidisciplinary teams.
• Audits and Compliance: Follow up on internal and external audits in manufacturing areas, explaining process flow and controls to ensure quality system certification.
• Control Plans and FMEA: Lead the preparation and maintenance of Control Plans based on Process FMEA (PFMEA) technical documentation, engineering drawings, and validation results.
• Operational Support: Maintain direct communication with process owners to equip operators with adequate product and process inspection tools.
• Equipment and Process Validation: Collaborate with Process Engineering, Product Engineering, and Suppliers in the prior validation and approval of equipment and lines before their release to production.
• Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA): Supervise measurement devices, ensure MSA studies are conducted, and evaluate equipment variability.
• Fast Response and GEMBA: Lead and actively participate in Fast Response meetings and GEMBA walks, evaluating customer return rates and internal defects.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Monitoring: Monitor and favorably impact key quality indicators, such as CAL SIR and First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Poka-Yoke Systems: Manage the error-proofing device (Poka-Yoke) list and implement monitoring schemes to ensure proper operation.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC): Identify critical process and product characteristics required for SPC, ensuring data recording, statistical analysis, and timely countermeasures.
• Line Stop Authority: Stop production lines or machinery together with responsible areas when non-conformances compromising product quality are detected.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and tools (e.g., Kaizen, 8D, PDCA, Six Sigma)

Preferred skills and experiences

• 3+ years of specific experience in Quality areas
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering
• Advanced mastery of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodology or Six Sigma approaches
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced problem-solving tools (Design of Experiments - DOE, Statistical Analysis, Kaizens)
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, conflict management, and team facilitation skills

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

Whirlpool’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.

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