Senior Process Engineer- (Finishing/Coating)

Whirlpool•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. This role in summary Whirlpool is currently seeking candidates for an Analyst/ Finish Process Engineering opening to join our operations organization in Tulsa, OK. the North American location where Whirlpool's premium line ranges are built. This is an onsite role. The Finish Senior Process Engineer/ Senior Analyst provides design guidance based on manufacturing process capabilities, key interface with plant personnel to assess process capability gaps pertinent to architecture/subsystem needs, closes process knowledge gaps, Leads/coordinates process technology development including solution generation and convergence, ensures applicable BoP's are followed, coordinates Mfg trials and prototype builds, delivers process technology specification by G2, works with plant NPI and regional engineering teams to deliver new process technologies / subsystems from DEVELOP in the execution phase, ensures DLM events are completed, results communicated and acted upon, tracks BoP Compliance for the platform, participates in and may lead BoP development specific to platform processes, signs off on whether product design meets BoP design recommendations for processability, maintains awareness of latest process technology trends, triggers development of new BoP's or BoP expansion to support common architectures, responsible for driving Product Leadership through the Whirlpool Product Development process, including the following: create preliminary PFMEA, characterize process to identify key inputs (x's) that can provide consistent outputs (y's), and close PFMEA action plans and update document. This job function is responsible for the engineering and technical operations of the organization. Depending on the organization, activities may involve various branches of the engineering profession, for example electronic, environmental, mechanical, maintenance or plant engineering. Activities include designing, constructing, testing and operating equipment; ensuring that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met in production processes; and interpreting plans, drawings and specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years experience in managing employees in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Finish Department experience
Highly motivated, with excellent organizational skills and leadership behaviors.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing Finishing operations desired and ability to learn company philosophy, division policies and procedures.
Good communication skills, verbal and written are essential.
Ability to read, write, make oral presentations and communicate clearly to all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Has responsibility and accountability for the Hours per Unit, OEE and and First Pass Yield of Finish Processes
Knowledge of Wet Enameling Processes
Understanding of Powder Porcelain Enameling Processes
Background in Powder Painting Processes
Understanding of Laser Cutting Processes
Experience in Parts Washing Processes
Background in Furnaces and their Operations and Furnace Profiles
Understanding of Process Flow
Practical knowledge of Industrial Engineering Principles to set up jobs and labor routers
Understanding of Place for Every Part (PFEP)
Lead your area to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Overall Process Yield (OPY)
Participate in a problem-solving activities and the execution of activities defined in that process preferred understanding of WCM methodology
Monitor and measure key indicators of department performance.
Communicate effectively with associates, peers and division leadership
Demonstrate Whirlpool Values and a Spirit of Winning.
Excellent manufacturing process technology acumen, especially within platform family
Knowledge in FMEA, PFMEA and Opex tools.
Be proficient with key computer programs such as Google, SAP, KRONOS, CAD and other Whirlpool software.
Plan, organize and prioritize tasks as well as set expectations for the Support Techs and Process Technicians that are reporting to you.

Benefits

Generous benefits package
Whirlpool employee discount
fitness & educational reimbursement programs
kitchenettes
Beautiful, recently renovated office space
free coffee
biking/walking trails
access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
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.