Industrial Engineer

Overview

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company (NYSE: WHR) focused on improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, Whirlpool drives innovation to meet evolving consumer needs with its 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, with about 90% in the Americas, 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. More information is available at

This onsite role at our Marion, Ohio location supports productivity, manufacturing process optimization, and cost accuracy. The Industrial Engineer will develop and maintain production standards, support level loading, and ensure costing routers reflect true labor and process requirements. The ideal candidate will understand motion economy and its relation to work elements to enable efficient, ergonomic, and repeatable work methods across operations.

• Provide methods to eliminate all types of waste and losses in the production process
• Drive continuous improvement through detailed analytics using WCM methodology
• Develop a project pipeline for cost takeout and loss removal, including collaboration with the finance department 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 leading continuous improvement teams
• Support scoping of cost projects within the Marion facility
• Ensure all new models/parts are 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, value streams, standardized work, WCM experience (workplace organization and focus improvement preferred), EEM experience a plus
• SAP and costing experience (routers, deletion factors)
• Strong communication, project management, coaching, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Resourceful in accomplishing objectives with minimal supervision, yet able to seek guidance when appropriate
• Ability to research and understand root causes 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, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness and educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more. Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations offer an attractive office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (availability may vary).

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Benefits

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits, including:

• 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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation at Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company is available on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and You Tube. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.