This role in summary

Whirlpool is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in project management to support our manufacturing operations as part of the Process Transformation Team. This role will be onsite at our Clyde Manufacturing site.

The successful candidate will work closely with NAR and support Clyde and Fall River manufacturing locations, E&T, Advanced Manufacturing and our new product organization to define, coordinate and manage the acquisition of the necessary capital equipment to successfully manufacture and deliver winning new products to the marketplace. This will cover coveted brands such as Whirlpool, Amana, Estate, KitchenAid, and Maytag. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of developing new laundry products by providing manufacturing early design consultation services, while determining the anticipated impact to the existing manufacturing footprint, including establishing the early capital budget estimates.  The role will also be accountable to achieving the P4G and RTB goals establisdhed annually. 

Your responsibilities will include

• Accountable to acquire and manage the associated capital equipment for new products from conception through to formal production handoff at the selected manufacturing location of choice. 
• Accountable for supporting new product integration by providing manufacturing expertise to each of the key functions. 
• Work closely with primary NAR Clyde, and Fall River manufacturing location to define capital purchases.
• Specify through implementation and handoff of new equipment to manufacturing operations. ● Improve speed in which we deliver winning products to the marketplace. 
• Ensure that new manufacturing processes are flexible in design to accommodate long range new product cadence plans with the intent of minimizing future capital requirements. 
• Work closely with the Advanced Manufacturing Group to ensure that new processes are in compliance with the established Global Bill of Processes. 
• Lead projects and special assignments as required. 
• Support WCM methodologies with the Integration of new equipment/process 
• Support manufacturing by ensuring proper design for cost and maintainability 
• Assume various Project Management roles on projects as assigned

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred skills and experiences

• Operations 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 skills 
• 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 is desired
• Experience in project management Experience in acquiring and installing assets associated with mega projects 
• In-depth knowledge of laundry appliance fabrication, tooling and related manufacturing processes such as complex fabrication lines/cells that contain forming, piercing, bending, welding, robotics, etc.
• Experience in analytical and problem-solving

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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 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.