Senior Process Engineering- Finish

Whirlpool • Cleveland, TN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Process Engineer/ Senior Analyst will continue driving operational optimization in the Finishing Department with preferred knowledge of: porcelain enameling, powder paint, and laser etching processes. The successful engineering candidate will use their vast technical knowledge, data analysis, and process engineering tools to provide technical support to operations, develop robust processes, assure quality compliance to keep the finishing processes performing at a high level with high-quality yields. The role will collaborate cross-functionally with many roles in the organization, including: plant personnel at the floor level to close process capability gaps, to design engineering consulting on finishing capabilities and product costing, to lead continuous improvement project teams of various scales to solve complex problems to maintain business key performance indicators. The role will provide leadership and development of a direct report.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Excellent planning, project management, and leadership skills
• Superior communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and OPEX (Six Sigma) tools, and the ability to apply them in order to establish robust manufacturing processes
• Proven problem-solving skills (WCM tool knowledge preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Expertise in a manufacturing-related environment with a good understanding of plant operations
• Solid decision-making and judgment skills
• Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks
• Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated
• PC Proficient in Google Suites
• Sheet Metal Fabrication experience, including stamping, Welding, and CNC forming. In addition, powder paint or porcelain coating of fabricated parts in Manufacturing Operations is preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-based, continuous improvement environment
• Initiate safety, cost, quality, and productivity improvements in the manufacturing operations
• Initiate problem-solving and conduct root cause analysis
• Provide help chain support for all shift operations, serving as a technical resource champion
• Maintain quality standards within the department
• Lead World Class Manufacturing (WCM) teams
• Work with shop floor work teams, shop floor leaders, and other departments to ensure the greatest efficiency
• Implement projects and special assignments as required
• Assure operations are ready to meet production requirements for the next shift
• Strong data analytics to interpret results and identify trends and patterns.
• Work flexible hours as required to support operations and project implementation.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level