Process Engineer - Analyst, Engineering

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst, Engineering, opening to join our Central Manufacturing Engineering Group (CME). The position can be located at our Clyde Manufacturing Site. 

Whirlpool is looking for an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in design, build and qualification of Assembly Processes.  As part of the Central Manufacturing Engineering Group, the successful candidate will work closely with Laundry manufacturing locations, E&T (Engineering and Technology), Advanced Manufacturing, Quality and Safety to execute new manufacturing projects. This will cover coveted brands such as Whirlpool, Amana, Estate, KitchenAid, and Maytag. 

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of developing and implementing new processing technologies. This will require determining the anticipated impact to the existing manufacturing footprint and capability. Included in this role you will establish the capital and expense budget estimates along with defining and documenting potential benefits.

Your responsibilities will include

• Support manufacturing by ensuring proper design for cost and maintainability

• Collaborate with team members on the implementation of new equipment and designs

• Assume various Project Management roles on projects as assigned or required

• Work closely with NPI and Laundry manufacturing locations to define capital purchases

• Specifying through implementation and handoff of new processes to manufacturing operations

• Scheduling and leading meetings with vendors and Manufacturing Team

• Ensure that new processes are flexible within design to accommodate long range new product cadence plans with the intent of minimizing future capital requirements. 

• Support WCM methodologies with Integration of new processes.

• Providing input on new or existing process designs to provide best available solutions for Whirlpool

• Work independently and to collaborate with others

• 20% travel (Domestic)

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred skills and experiences

• Manufacturing operation process development and implementation experience

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts

• Interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to work in a team environment

• Project management, analytical and problem solving skills

• Experience with assembly processes 

• Ability to translate component GD&T, (Geometry Dimensioning and Tolerancing), into equipment designs so that critical interfaces are assured

• Demonstrated history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy-in

• Demonstrated success in translating technical concepts to commonly used business language

• Support manufacturing by ensuring proper design for cost and maintainability

• Experience working in a heavily automated production environment 

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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

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 th

at will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service..