Senior Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier assessments, audits and development programs. You will ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery and cost expectations and support new product introductions.

The role collaborates with global suppliers, leads corrective actions, manages PPAP and inspection planning, and requires 5+ years in supplier or quality engineering with ISO/IATF knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supplier or quality engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Quality or Industrial Engineering; Masters preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading supplier assessments and audits to evaluate their manufacturing processes, quality systems and capabilities.
• Working closely with suppliers to address quality issues, processing non conformances and deviation requests.
• Driving corrective and preventive actions and implementing robust development plans to enhance supplier performance.
• Managing all aspects of Production part approval process.
• Developing receiving inspection plans.

Skills

8D problem solving

Fishbone diagram

5 Whys

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Quality/Industrial Eng

Masters preferred

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Control plans

FMEA

Capability studies

Gage R&R

Gage correlation

APQP/PPAP

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 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.

The team you will be a part of

The Supplier Quality team lead, manage and monitor the performance, quality and continuous improvement of our global supplier base.

This role in summary

This role is critical in ensuring that suppliers meet our standards for quality, delivery, cost and innovation, and will play a key role in supporting new product introductions and strategic sourcing projects.

Your responsibilities will include

• Leading supplier assessments and audits to evaluate their manufacturing processes, quality systems and capabilities
• Working closely with suppliers to address quality issues, processing non conformances and deviation requests.,
• Driving corrective and preventive actions and implementing robust development plans to enhance supplier performance.
• Managing all aspects of Production part approval process
• Developing receiving inspection plans

Minimum requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a supplier or quality engineering role
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, electrical, quality or industrial engineering, Masters preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality management systems

Preferred skills and experiences

• Strong proficiency with problem solving methods such as 8D, Fishbone diagram, 5 Why’s etc.,
• Proven competency in core quality tools such as Control plans, FMEA, Capability studies, Gage R&R, Gage correlation etc.,
• Working knowledge of Advanced product quality planning and Production part approval process
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
• Certified quality engineer or six sigma green belt

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.
• 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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