Supplier Quality Engineer

Whirlpool • Clyde, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for an onsite role in Clyde, Ohio. The position works across departments and with suppliers to diagnose defect root causes and implement corrective actions internally and throughout the supply base. The engineer leads assigned suppliers’ compliance with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and 8D (Eight Disciplines) processes, supports supplier improvement and new product introduction projects, and assists department leadership with essential functions and daily activities as needed. The role reports directly to the Supplier Quality Engineering group and requires availability for all shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Availability for all shifts.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, and Slides).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use advanced shop mathematics, read highly complicated drawings, use a variety of measuring devices, and apply specialized training.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with administrative responsibilities.
• Experience working with electronic components.
• Experience working with PPAPs.
• All required WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Quality Tool Certifications, particularly 8D Problem Solving and Kaizen methodology.
• Blueprint and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong product knowledge.
• Provide Rapid Response diagnostic services and initiate appropriate actions to address supplier-related assembly line issues.
• Drive CAL and Reliability evaluation processes.
• Validate and execute non-conforming part containment procedures and provide reports.
• Monitor line returns and non-conforming parts, and take appropriate corrective actions with assigned suppliers.
• Drive corrective actions through to completion.
• Develop and process kaizens to continuously improve responses to supplier quality issues, and support assigned supplier improvement projects.
• Provide leadership and training for the Supplier Quality organization.
• Provide Quality Engineering support for trial runs.
• Support plant strategies, methodologies, and initiatives.
• Lead assigned supplier improvement projects and travel to supplier locations as necessary to evaluate issues.
• Complete PPAPs for assigned suppliers and support new product introduction cost, quality, and model line projects.
• Work with quality and process engineers to support their needs.
• Guide suppliers through 8D problem solving, 8 Stages methodology, and PPAP requirements.
• Work with other departments, including materials and support, to solve problems.
• Work with quality engineers to identify problems with high PPM parts.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• Kitchenettes.
• Always On Flexibility to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments.
• Two weeks of work from anywhere per year, in minimum one-week increments.
• Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

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