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.
Home Appliances
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
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
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
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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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