Whirlpool Corporation · 2 days ago
Engineering Technician
Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company focused on improving life at home. The Engineering Technician position offers hands-on technical support in manufacturing, driving continuous improvement and process optimization while providing mentorship and project management for equipment improvements.
Home Appliances
Responsibilities
Work with machine operators and maintenance to maintain and improve processing equipment OEE
Lead / support machine improvements for cost and quality projects
Lead process optimization, root cause analysis, and capacity increases
Facilitate projects and teach / mentor / train shop floor teams in lean strategies and concepts
Provide day-to-day support to the dishrack grade 4s, engineering team, and operations leadership, including problem-solving, cost estimates, standard costs, labor and process flow / layouts
Provide project management for implementing improvements to new and existing equipment
Work cross functionally with other teams, including maintenance and tooling personnel, to drive solutions to equipment related problems
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirement 2 years of experience as an Engineering Tech, or a 2 or 4 year skilled trade certification
Manufacturing process experience
Basic Problem-Solving Skills
Working knowledge of the following fundamentals: Project management, Dishrack Department or similar Support Operation processes that include welding, forming, and trimming of metal/wire products
Demonstrated ability to manage LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures and lead safety initiatives
Preferred
Education & Experience: 2-year Associate's degree in engineering or progress toward a degree
Experience with resistance welding, wire forming machinery, extensive mechanical knowledge, and design ability
Technical & Software Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD and Solidworks/3D Solid Modeling
Experience creating working drawings, including GD&T
Knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office suites
Ability to use or learn SAP, data acquisition systems, P2P, and exposure to robotic automation
Manufacturing & Process Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques in a Lean Manufacturing environment
Skilled in root cause analysis for product/process problems to drive improvement
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Developed communication, project management, coaching, interpersonal, and team building skills
Resourceful and self-directed, with good judgment, planning, and analytical skills for introducing new concepts
Strong time management for multitasking, managing projects, and meetings
Company
Whirlpool Corporation
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110+ years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2009-10-30Grant· $19.33M
1978-01-13IPO
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2026-01-05
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