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Senior Industrial Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation • Racine, WI • 3h ago

Requisition ID: 72464

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 2025, the company reported

approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -

41,000 employees, and 35 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 Senior Industrial Engineer oversees the division's standard cost and ECN/ECR systems, directing the development, implementation, and maintenance of product operation routings. This role conducts engineering methods and data analysis to drive cost reductions, enhance ergonomic safety, and establish Direct Labor Standards. Additionally, the Senior Industrial Engineer advances divisional growth and profitability by executing capacity analyses, managing capital projects, and overseeing the seamless integration of new products and manufacturing processes.

Your responsibilities will include

Support and lead the management of the ECN/ECR process as Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Direct the creation, execution, and upkeep of manufacturing operation routings.

Establish Direct Labor Standards and Standard Data through engineering methods analysis aimed at cost reduction and ergonomic safety enhancements.

Evaluate current production processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement through data analysis, time studies, and performance metrics analysis.

Assist with new product line work station development and MTM documentation.

Conduct plant layout designs, workflow analyses, and Indirect Labor studies to enhance product flow efficiency.

Optimize capacity, decrease work-in-progress, and minimize expenses by conducting data analyses and/or line balancing across multi-operational processes.

Evaluate process capacity and generate forecasts to determine capital investments required to support divisional growth.

Formulate resource requirements and cost estimates to facilitate the launch of new manufacturing processes or products.

Collaborate within cross-functional teams, offering professional insights and technical direction to ensure team goals are met.

Develop and defend Appropriation Requests for small- to mid-sized capital initiatives, tracking project budgets, execution, and cost-reduction performance.

Mentor, coach, and provide technical consultation to junior engineering personnel.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's degree.

Strong competence in communication, planning, mathematics, data analysis, and computer applications.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting quality documentation, bills of materials, and product drawings.

Project management experience.

3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Proficient in process improvement methodologies, WCM (World Class Manufacturing), Lean, Six Sigma.

Preferred skills and experiences

Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) Certification

Practical experience with CAD tools.

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.

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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