Analyst, Engineering

Whirlpool•Ottawa, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 looking for a qualified candidate to serve as an Engineering Analyst, at our Ottawa, OH site. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting various plat Analyst, Engineering platforms, leading initiatives to enhance cost and quality, and acting as the primary contact for all matters related to material availability and new supplier strategies to ensure the Ottawa factory operates smoothly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
1+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
Excellent communication skills (Ability to work at all levels from Plant Leadership to Machine Operator)
Experience using DFMEA, A3, IDP / Gantt
Have a strong desire for personal and professional development
Must be able to identify problems, analyze root cause and implement solutions that address the root cause and minimize business risk
Outstanding problem-solving skills.
Presentation and communication skills
A collaborative attitude and a strong desire to succeed as part of the team
Self-motivated and a strong passion for learning

Responsibilities

Lead MOB / Intakes from Procurement that will impact the Ottawa Plant.
Review Intake and confirm the platform(s) affected
Understand the required changes / parts impacted by the Intake
Create A3 to summarize Intake, including all related information
Review with V&V team the requirements to certify new supplier / material change as indicated by the Intake
Coordinate new parts / assemblies to submit part
Support factory on any Fit & Function assembly line issues
Lead Cost and Quality initiatives
Own A3
Develop IDP and keep it updated
Track all activities and assure timing completion
Develop test plan along with V&V team
Get PA approval for every change being implemented
Keep UL File updated for all different initiatives
Create Plan of Action to resolve findings from CV, DV, PV builds
Remove barriers so the team can execute their tasks properly.
Focus the team on the right priorities and facilitate trade-off discussions.
Deploy WPD in the projects and guide the project team.
Assist with creating the QA Matrix
Gather data for specified date range from GSIR, CAL, FPY, RTY, Scrap, Supplier Quality, PEX, and Holds/Warehouse audits
Map internal data to external data using GSIR code and customer complaint
Add compiled data to QA Matrix template and based on index priority, issues are prioritized into AA, A, B and C issues