Senior Industrial Engineer — Lean Ops & Cost Reduction

Whirlpool, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Always On Flexibility

Sabbatical after five years

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer in Racine, WI to oversee ECN/ECR processes, set Direct Labor Standards, and improve product operation routings. You will lead data-driven analyses to reduce costs, enhance ergonomic safety, and drive capacity improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, capital project oversight, and MTM documentation in a fast-paced environment. In-person work schedule and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in reading quality docs, BOMs, and drawings.
• Project management experience preferred.
• MTM Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead ECN/ECR process as Manufacturing Engineering Lead.
• Create, execute, and maintain manufacturing operation routings.
• Establish Direct Labor Standards and Standard Data for cost reduction and safety.
• Assess current production to identify inefficiencies via data analysis, time studies, and metrics.
• Assist with new product line workstation development and MTM documentation.
• Design plant layouts, analyze workflows, and study indirect labor to improve flow.
• Evaluate capacity, forecast capital investments, and support divisional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet goals.
• Prepare and defend capital appropriation requests; track budgets and cost reductions.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers with technical guidance.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Mathematics

Data analysis

Computer applications

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer in Racine, WI to oversee ECN/ECR processes, set Direct Labor Standards, and improve product operation routings. You will lead data-driven analyses to reduce costs, enhance ergonomic safety, and drive capacity improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, capital project oversight, and MTM documentation in a fast-paced environment. In-person work schedule and growth opportunities are provided.