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**Requisition ID:** 69489

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including _Whirlpool_ , _KitchenAid_ , _JennAir, Maytag_ , _Amana,_ _Brastemp_ , _Consul_ , and _InSinkErator_ . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

Job Summary

+ Establish process parameters, create standardized work, train standardized work, and improve standardized work for dishrack area processes.

+ 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.

Minimum Requirements

+ 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 procedures and lead safety initiatives

Preferred skills and experiences

+ 2 year associate’s degree in an engineering field or progress toward.

+ AutoCAD and Solidworks/ 3D Solid Modeling experience

+ Experience with creating working sets of drawings for equipment including GD&T

+ Google, and Microsoft Office experience

+ Well-developed communications, project management, coaching, interpersonal and team building skills.

+ Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks with minimal supervision yet seeks guidance when appropriate

+ Skills to research and understand root cause for product and process problems and drive improvement based on analysis

+ Comprehensive knowledge of the use of advanced manufacturing techniques in a Lean Manufacturing environment.

+ Extensive mechanical knowledge, as well as design ability.

+ Ability to use or learn SAP, data acquisition systems and P2P.

+ Exposure to robotic automation and its applications

+ Good judgment, planning and analytical skills with the ability to introduce new and different concepts into an existing organization.

+ Possess strong time management skills with the ability to multitask, including project work and meetings

+ World Class Manufacturing Methodology

Additional Information

Uses all designated safety equipment, observes all safety rules, and follows recognized rules of safe practice. Maintains good housekeeping, keeps area and equipment clean. Performs duties of a similar or lesser skill to facilitate the flow of work in the department.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.