Whirlpool Corporation · 7 hours ago
Process Transformation Industrial Engineer
Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company seeking a qualified candidate for a Process Transformation Industrial Engineer role at their Ottawa, OH manufacturing site. The successful candidate will work closely with the Value Stream Manager and Manufacturing to identify opportunities for improvement and drive the change from scoping through to execution and validation.
Home Appliances
Responsibilities
Working closely with product designers and new model teams to understand the impact of proposed changes and drive alignment between design and manufacturing
Working closely with NAR manufacturing locations to define, scope and implement a variety of cost savings projects
Responsible for scoping, implementation, vertical start-up, and formal equipment handover of all assigned capital acquisition projects
Utilizing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Early Equipment Management (EEM) methodology and tools to plan, design, develop, build, install and startup new assets
Improving speed in which we deliver winning technology and products to the marketplace
Ensuring that new manufacturing processes are flexible in design to accommodate long range new product cadence plans with the intent of minimizing future capital requirements
Working with the Advanced Manufacturing Group to validate and implement the latest manufacturing technology and techniques
Leading other projects and special assignments as required
Travel up to 10%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
1+ years of manufacturing experience
1+ years of experience with Autocad software
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Excellent project management and time management skills
Ability to manage project teams including internal and external resources
Willing to work on the manufacturing floor with a strong work ethic
Demonstrated history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy-in
Experience with industrial equipment such as plastic molds, injection molding machines, robotics, metal forming equipment, material handling equipment, assembly line equipment/cells, etc
Experience with identifying cost improvement opportunities by developing the supporting business case documentation and justification
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Whirlpool employee discount
Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
Kitchenettes
Always On Flexibility
Two-Week Work from Anywhere
Sabbatical
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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