Senior Manufacturing Quality Generalist - Relocation Available

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

Benefits offered by this job

Whirlpool employee discount

Fitness & educational reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Greenville, OH is seeking a Senior Analyst, Quality Generalist to lead World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives, driving continuous improvements across the plant. You will coordinate quality support, audits, PFMEA control plans, process validation, and MSA/SPC implementation to achieve zero defects.

Based at the onsite facility, you will partner with Process and Product Engineering, suppliers, and operators to stop lines when needed and monitor KPIs such as

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement and Safety: identify opportunities for improvement in safety and quality with systematic problem solving.
• Audits and Compliance: follow up on internal/external audits and ensure quality system certification.
• Control Plans and FMEA: lead creation/maintenance of Control Plans based on PFMEA docs and drawings.
• Operational Support: equip operators with product and process inspection tools.
• Equipment and Process Validation: collaborate with Process/Product Engineering and Suppliers for pre-production validation.
• MSA: supervise measurement devices and ensure MSA studies.
• GEMBA: participate in Fast Response and GEMBA walks and review defects.
• KPIs: monitor quality indicators like FPY and CAL SIR.
• Poka-Yoke: manage error-proofing devices and monitoring schemes.
• SPC: define critical characteristics and perform data analysis with countermeasures.
• Line Stop Authority: stop lines when non-conformances are detected.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Team facilitation

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

World Class Manufacturing (WCM)

Six Sigma

FMEA

SPC

MSA

PDCA

Kaizen

8D

Job description

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.

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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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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.