Industrial Engineer

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company and the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances. The company drives meaningful innovation to meet evolving consumer needs through its iconic brand portfolio.

Requisition : 71770

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Industrial Engineer. This onsite role is located in Marion, Ohio.

The Industrial Engineer will lead efforts to drive productivity, optimize manufacturing processes, and support cost accuracy. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining production standards, supporting level planning, and ensuring that costing routers accurately reflect true labor and process requirements. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of motion economy and its relationship to work elements.

• Provide ways/methods to eliminate all types of waste/losses in the production process
• Drive continuous improvement through detailed analytics using WCM methodology
• Develop a project pipeline for cost takeout/loss removal including working closely with finance to validate potential savings
• Lead time studies utilizing Modapts, a predetermined time analysis
• Identify non-value add, unbalanced, value add, and semi-value add activities
• Support WCM implementation by providing leadership to continuous improvement teams
• Support scoping of cost projects within the Marion facility
• Ensure all new models/parts efficiently integrated into operations
• Develop and maintain equipment capacity information and planning
• Own all costing, routers, line balances, and labor utilization for projects
• Support level loading across workstations and departments to balance production flow and capacity

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing plant
• Strong data analytical skills
• Thorough understanding of lean manufacturing, with an emphasis on value streams and standardized work. WCM experience, specifically workplace organization and focus improvement preferred; EEM experience a plus.
• SAP and costing (routers, deletion factors) experience
• Well-developed communications, project management, coaching, interpersonal, and team building skills
• Resourceful in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks with minimal supervision, yet seeks guidance when appropriate
• Skills to research and understand the root cause of product and process problems and drive improvement based on analysis. Working knowledge of Google, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD
• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee discount program
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs
• Kitchenettes and free coffee at the Marion facility
• Flexibility and industry-leading time‑off benefits such as work‑from‑anywhere, sabbatical leave, and two‑week work‑from‑anywhere

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.