Senior Industrial Engineer

Whirlpool, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Always On Flexibility

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to oversee the division's standard cost and ECN/ECR systems, driving cost reductions and ergonomic safety. You will lead, develop, and maintain manufacturing routings, capital projects, and new product/process integration to support growth and profitability.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma proficiency, and strong data analysis skills; CAD tools experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong communication, planning, mathematics, data analysis, and computer applications.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting BOMs and drawings.
• Project management experience.
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, World Class Manufacturing).

Responsibilities

• Support and lead ECN/ECR process as Manufacturing Engineering Lead.
• Direct creation, execution, and upkeep of manufacturing operation routings.
• Establish Direct Labor Standards and Standard Data through engineering analysis.
• Evaluate current production processes to identify inefficiencies via data analysis and time studies.
• Assist with new product line workstation development and MTM documentation.
• Conduct plant layout designs and workflow analyses to improve product flow.
• Optimize capacity and reduce WIP and expenses through data analyses and line balancing.
• Evaluate process capacity and forecast capital investments for growth.
• Prepare resource requirements and cost estimates for new processes or products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet goals.
• Develop and defend Appropriation Requests for capital initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Data analysis

MTM Certification

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 72464

About Whirlpool Corporation

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 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

This role in summary

The Senior Industrial Engineer oversees the division's standard cost and ECN/ECR systems, directing the development, implementation, and maintenance of product operation routings. This role conducts engineering methods and data analysis to drive cost reductions, enhance ergonomic safety, and establish Direct Labor Standards. Additionally, the Senior Industrial Engineer advances divisional growth and profitability by executing capacity analyses, managing capital projects, and overseeing the seamless integration of new products and manufacturing processes.

Your responsibilities will include

• Support and lead the management of the ECN/ECR process as Manufacturing Engineering Lead
• Direct the creation, execution, and upkeep of manufacturing operation routings.
• Establish Direct Labor Standards and Standard Data through engineering methods analysis aimed at cost reduction and ergonomic safety enhancements.
• Evaluate current production processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement through data analysis, time studies, and performance metrics analysis.
• Assist with new product line work station development and MTM documentation.
• Conduct plant layout designs, workflow analyses, and Indirect Labor studies to enhance product flow efficiency.
• Optimize capacity, decrease work-in-progress, and minimize expenses by conducting data analyses and/or line balancing across multi-operational processes.
• Evaluate process capacity and generate forecasts to determine capital investments required to support divisional growth.
• Formulate resource requirements and cost estimates to facilitate the launch of new manufacturing processes or products.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams, offering professional insights and technical direction to ensure team goals are met.
• Develop and defend Appropriation Requests for small- to mid-sized capital initiatives, tracking project budgets, execution, and cost-reduction performance.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical consultation to junior engineering personnel.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong competence in communication, planning, mathematics, data analysis, and computer applications.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting quality documentation, bills of materials, and product drawings.
• Project management experience.
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in process improvement methodologies, WCM (World Class Manufacturing), Lean, Six Sigma.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) Certification
• Practical experience with CAD tools.

Additional information

Whirlpool's Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. 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.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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.