Engineering Technician

Whirlpool Corporation•Fall River, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company focused on improving life at home. As a major U.S.-based manufacturer, the company drives innovation through its brand portfolio. Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Engineering Tech (Hourly) opening to join our Commercial Laundry organization. This role involves monitoring and analyzing quality data, training inspectors, performing root cause analysis, and providing leadership for problem-solving teams to reduce defects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math or Physical Science required
1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to successfully complete Black Belt Training & Shainin awareness

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, world-class manufacturing, and 6 Sigma tools and the ability to apply them in order to establish manufacturing processes
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the specific ability to act as a team leader and interact at all layers within the organization
Strong mechanical knowledge
Excellent planning, project management, and leadership skills
Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Solid decision-making and judgment skills
Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks
System Thinking
Problem-solving skills
World Class Manufacturing (WCM) experience

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze quality data to prioritize and stratify quality opportunities.
Train Inspectors and Technicians in tools and technology to properly inspect products.
Perform Root Cause Analysis using advanced WCM problem solving tools for Top Quality Issues in the plant.
Provide leadership and guidance to problem solving teams to propose, evaluate and implement systemic approaches that reduce the risk of creating and/or releasing defects per WCM methodologies.
Monitor Key Process Indicators, creating and editing databases & form tools if required, to improve quality data collection.
Create inspection & test standards and instruct inspectors, informing them if their work does not meet standard.
Create effective data visualization and perform statistical analysis to prioritize and stratify key quality problems.
Lead teams using a disciplined data-driven approach to find root causes and determine corrective actions with a focus on preventive and proactive approaches.
Create effective reporting for the plant team and communicate with leadership when help is needed.
Manage supplier quality issues using SAP and CAPA system.
Support cost and quality projects by providing data and evaluation.
Evaluate parts and products for Non-conformances.
Report issues with accuracy of BOMs.
Track/Understand all CN's.
Understand and support the APQP process as needed.
Communicate directly with suppliers & operations concerning APQP issues.
Perform fit / function evaluations.
Use all designated safety equipment, observe all safety rules, and follow recognized rules of safe practice.