Process Transformation Industrial Engineer

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales—close to 90% of which were in the Americas—44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a Process Transformation Industrial Engineer opening to join the Process Transformation Group. This role will be onsite at our Ottawa, OH manufacturing site. Whirlpool is looking for an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing operations. As part of the Process Transformation Group, the successful candidate will work closely with the Value Stream Manager and Manufacturing to identify opportunities for improvement and quantify the potential savings that are available.

For rebalancing and scheduling improvement opportunities, the candidate will drive the change from the scoping phase through to execution and validation. They will also work closely with the rest of the Process Transformation team in developing project business cases to determine which capital projects get pursued. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of developing new products by providing consultation services related to design for manufacturing, while determining the anticipated impact to the existing manufacturing footprint.

• Working closely with product designers and new model teams to understand the impact of proposed changes and drive alignment between design and manufacturing.
• Working closely with NAR manufacturing locations to define, scope and implement a variety of cost savings projects.
• Responsible for scoping, implementation, vertical start‑up, and formal equipment handover of all assigned capital acquisition projects.
• Utilizing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Early Equipment Management (EEM) methodology and tools to plan, design, develop, build, install and startup new assets.
• Improving speed in which we deliver winning technology and products to the marketplace.
• Ensuring that new manufacturing processes are flexible in design to accommodate long‑range new product cadence plans with the intent of minimizing future capital requirements.
• Working with the Advanced Manufacturing Group to validate and implement the latest manufacturing technology and techniques.
• Leading other projects and special assignments as required.
• Travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience
• 1+ years of experience with Autocad software

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills with the ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent project management and time management skills
• Ability to manage project teams including internal and external resources
• Willing to work on the manufacturing floor with a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy‑in
• Experience with industrial equipment such as plastic molds, injection molding machines, robotics, metal forming equipment, material handling equipment, assembly line equipment/cells, etc.
• Experience with identifying cost improvement opportunities by developing the supporting business case documentation and justification

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations:
Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and…