Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Whirlpool Corporation • Racine, WI • 2h ago

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 .

The team you will be a part of

The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

This role in summary

The manager of Manufacturing Engineering directs and coordinates the Manufacturing Engineering team, leading engineers assigned to critical areas. This role utilizes data to drive continuous improvement, balances urgent sustaining actions with a long-term strategy for equipment, processes, and systems in a highly automated plant. Responsibilities also include leadership over specific reliability engineering aspects, supporting the Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) program with Maintenance. Crucially, this role ensures the definition, utilization, and successful deployment of a robust performance management system to meet organizational metrics.

Your responsibilities will include

Mentor, train, and develop direct reports for Engineering support.

Develop and lead area Performance Management systems, directing engineering decisions for short/long-term objectives.

Work collaboratively with Productivity Engineering to address key issues as the area Process Owner leader.

Direct Manufacturing Engineers' assignments and allocate resources to support the Manufacturing Floor.

Support NPD/NPI activities (New Product /New process development, Pilots, and ECRs).

Collaborate with Production, Continuous Improvement (WCM), and Automated System Technicians to ensure safe, optimal operation, continuously monitoring equipment performance via digital dashboards.

Guide troubleshooting, designing, and redesigning complex automation systems.

Establish Engineering standards and procedures for consistent, optimized sustaining engineering.

Support reliability engineering through data collection, spare parts lists, PM recommendations, and utilizing SPC/data to improve equipment uptime.

Document improvements and participate in feedback/Kaizen events.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

3+ years of experience implementing continuous improvement, such as Kaizen or other similar continuous improvements

2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role

1+ years of experience designing and implementing new assembly lines and New Products

Preferred skills and experiences

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Metal Fabrication, Assembly, and or System Integration experience preferred

Computer skills such as MS Office, Autocad, Oracle, and Google

Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills

Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team-building skills

Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytic and problem-solving abilities.

Additional information

Whirlpool's Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. 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.

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Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

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.

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