Manager, Engineering
Whirlpool CorporationAbout the role
Requisition ID: 70346
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.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Manager, Engineering to join our Engineering team. This is an onsite role located at our Marion,OH facility.
In this role you will lead efforts to optimize an entire product or service delivery process (the "value stream") from start to finish, focusing on efficiency, waste reduction (Lean principles), and maximizing customer value by aligning cross-functional teams, mapping processes (current vs. future state), and implementing continuous improvements, often without direct authority over all resources. They act as an "architect," influencing teams to create smoother, faster, and higher-quality flows for manufacturing.
Your responsibilities will include
Creating and maintaining "Current State" maps to visualize how work flows today and "Future State" maps to design a more efficient tomorrow
End to end understanding of waste and losses related to performance, labor, scrap, usage, lack of quality, etc within the product’s value stream
Process Optimization: Analyzes, designs, and manages the entire flow of materials and information, identifying non-value-added activities to eliminate waste (time, materials, effort).
Use different methods and tools like problem solving tools, time studies, Kaizen, SMED, Tags, SOP, OPL, 7 WCM Tools (Prioritization, systematic, logical and detailed deployment of objectives, problem description with sketches, 5W+1H with 5G principles, Root cause analysis (4M+1D and 5 Whys), phenomena description with sketches, TWTTP (The way to teach people) and HERCA (Human Error Root Cause Analysis), 3M (Muri, Mura, Muda), line balancing.
Analyze work stations using the MODAPTS methodology
Understand the losses and calculate cost and savings for the different projects.
Identify bottlenecks and constraints impacting the flow and velocity of the value stream
Lead through influence by collaborating across manufacturing functions to build consensus on driving cost out
Lead rapid improvement events to solve specific bottlenecks and optimize efficiency
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Operations Management
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
Preferred skills and experiences
Lean background
Excellent communication skills
Value Stream Mapping
Low Cost Automation concepts
Product costing
Bill of Materials
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What we offer
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s
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