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Whirlpool Corporation · 2 hours ago

Senior Machine Shop Process Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company focused on improving life at home. They are seeking a Senior Machine Shop Process Engineer to lead projects and provide technical support in the development of CNC equipment and manufacturing processes, while driving cost and quality improvements to meet division goals.

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Responsibilities

Identify, analyze and solve manufacturing process issues and equipment related problems to continuously improve Business KPIs results for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People
Drive machine shop process improvements through the use of lean manufacturing concepts and tools
Work and lead the improvements in the equipment to achieve our OEE ( Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Targets required to achieve our volume goals
Provide technical support to technicians and work teams and serve as technical resource for the department
Support the day to day operations
Scope, order and assure proper implementation of new processes & equipment
Determine root cause of problems and implement corrective & preventive actions utilizing methods from lean manufacturing and Six Sigma
Direct cross functional process improvement projects with the assistance of team members from all aspects of the division
Analyze, evaluate and document standards according to quality system requirements such as Standard operating procedures, Control Plans, and FMEAs
Provide a critical link between the department and other process partners such as product design, assembly, paint, maintenance, safety, quality, etc
Initiate problem solving and conduct root cause analysis working with the team
Implement cost saving projects and special assignments as required

Qualification

CNCLean manufacturingSix SigmaGD&TMechanical knowledgeProject managementRobotics experienceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of Manufacturing experience in an Engineering role

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Backshop experience (CNC, Automation, Polishers, Robots etc)
Strong knowledge of lean principles and the ability to apply them in order to establish and/or improve processes
Working knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the specific ability to act as a team leader and interact at all layers within the organization
Strong mechanical knowledge
Excellent planning, project management and leadership skills
Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Experience in a manufacturing related environment with a good understanding of plant operations
Solid decision-making and judgment skills
Controls and robotics experience
Proven problem solving skills - Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies

Benefits

Generous benefits package
Whirlpool employee discount
Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
Kitchenettes
Always On Flexibility
Two-Week Work from Anywhere
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service

Company

Whirlpool Corporation

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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.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (68)
2024 (65)
2023 (74)
2022 (104)
2021 (58)
2020 (89)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.22B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2009-10-30Grant· $19.33M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Mandy McIvor
Director, Architecture Leader, Global Laundry Platform
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Ryan Strain
Senior Engineering Manager / Chief Product Owner (PLM & MBD)
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