Test Controls Lead — Flexible Work & Kaizen Leader

Whirlpool Corporation; Clyde (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whirlpool employee discount

Fitness & educational reimbursement

Kitchenettes

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde, Ohio, is seeking a Test Controls Lead to own test systems and microcomputer flash programming stations across Clyde Operations. You will lead a small team of technicians and collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure the quality of washing machines.

Ideal candidates bring a engineering degree or equivalent, 5+ years in Manufacturing Test systems, and strong skills in data analysis, problem solving, programming, and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or pursuing a Bachelor's with anticipated completion Spring 2028.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Test systems.
• Knowledge of Whirlpool Test Systems and processes.
• Decision making skills and project management.
• Communication skills.
• Knowledge of quality control and advanced troubleshooting tools.
• Data analysis skills.
• Understanding of serial-based communication.
• Electrical/mechanical test method knowledge.
• SQL Databases.
• Basic networking, scanners, PCs knowledge.
• World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.
• Allen-Bradley PLC’s.

Responsibilities

• Own all test systems within Clyde operations with focus on Assembly Yield, First Pass Yield, and maintenance of the equipment
• Own all microcomputer flash programming systems including support of initial development, sequence changes, and maintenance of the equipment
• Support New Product Integration and Cost & Quality project initiatives including interfacing with multiple engineering groups for product testing
• Perform root cause analysis on washer test failures to ensure the highest quality to Whirlpool consumers including analyzing test data, performing trials and driving solutions
• Lead a small team of testing technicians
• Manage and support washer software updates including running trials, approval of change notices, product testing, and loading to into microcomputer flash programming stations
• Lead kaizens using WCM methodology to improve Safety/Quality/Cost/Delivery

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Decision making

Project management

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Serial communication

Electrical testing methods

Mechanical testing methods

World Class Manufacturing (WCM)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma or GED with pursuing Bachelor's (Spring 2028)

Tools

Whirlpool Test Systems

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SQL Databases

Networking basics

Scanners

PCs knowledge

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde, Ohio, is seeking a Test Controls Lead to own test systems and microcomputer flash programming stations across Clyde Operations. You will lead a small team of technicians and collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure the quality of washing machines.

Ideal candidates bring a engineering degree or equivalent, 5+ years in Manufacturing Test systems, and strong skills in data analysis, problem solving, programming, and PLCs.