Engineering Technician

Whirlpool•Fall River, MA

16d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Engineering Tech (Hourly) opening to join their Commercial Laundry organization. The role involves monitoring and analyzing quality data, training inspectors and technicians, performing root cause analysis using WCM problem-solving tools, and providing leadership to problem-solving teams to implement systemic approaches for defect reduction. The position requires supporting cost and quality projects, evaluating parts for non-conformances, reporting BOM accuracy issues, tracking change notices (CNs), supporting the APQP process, and communicating with suppliers and operations regarding APQP issues. The role also includes performing fit/function evaluations and adhering to all safety regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math or Physical Science required
Entry Level
1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
Google Sheets, Docs & Slides, Excel, Minita b
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 that require resolution.
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.
Perform duties of a similar or lesser skill to facilitate the flow of work in the department.