Senior Process Engineer

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking candidates for an Analyst/ Finish Process Engineering opening to join our operations organization in Tulsa, OK. the North American location where Whirlpool’s premium line ranges are built. 
 

This is an onsite role.
 
The Finish Senior Process Engineer/ Senior Analyst provides design guidance based on manufacturing process capabilities, key interface with plant personnel to assess process capability gaps pertinent to architecture/subsystem needs, closes process knowledge gaps, Leads/coordinates process technology development  including solution generation and convergence, ensures applicable BoP’s are followed, coordinates Mfg trials and prototype builds, delivers process technology specification by G2, works with plant NPI and regional engineering teams to deliver new process technologies / subsystems from DEVELOP in the execution phase, ensures DLM events are completed, results communicated and acted upon, tracks BoP Compliance for the platform, participates in and may lead BoP development specific to platform processes, signs off on whether product design meets BoP design recommendations for processability, maintains awareness of latest process technology trends, triggers development of new BoP’s or BoP expansion to support common architectures, responsible for driving Product Leadership through the Whirlpool Product Development process, including the following: create preliminary PFMEA, characterize process to identify key inputs (x's) that can provide consistent outputs (y's), and close PFMEA action plans and update document.

This job function is responsible for the engineering and technical operations of the organization. Depending on the organization, activities may involve various branches of the engineering profession, for example electronic, environmental, mechanical, maintenance or plant engineering. Activities include designing, constructing, testing and operating equipment; ensuring that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met in production processes; and interpreting plans, drawings and specifications.

Relocation is available for eligible candidates

Visa Sponsorship Not Available for this role

Your responsibilities will include

Has responsibility and accountability for the Hours per Unit, OEE and and First Pass Yield of Finish Processes 

• Knowledge of Wet Enameling Processes

• Understanding of Powder Porcelain Enameling Processes

• Background in Powder Painting Processes

• Understanding of Laser Cutting Processes

• Experience in Parts Washing Processes

• Background in Furnaces and their Operations and Furnace Profiles

• Understanding of Process Flow

• Practical knowledge of Industrial Engineering Principles to set up jobs and labor routers

• Understanding of Place for Every Part (PFEP)

• Lead your area to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets

• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Overall Process Yield (OPY) 

• Participate in a problem-solving activities and the execution of activities defined in that process preferred understanding of WCM methodology

• Monitor and measure key indicators of department performance.

• Communicate effectively with associates, peers and division leadership Demonstrate Whirlpool Values and a Spirit of Winning.

• Excellent manufacturing process technology acumen, especially within platform family

• Knowledge in FMEA, PFMEA and Opex tools. 

• Be proficient with key computer programs such as Google, SAP, KRONOS, CAD and other Whirlpool software.

• Plan, organize and prioritize tasks as well as set expectations for the Support Techs and Process Technicians that are reporting to you.

Minimum requirements

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