Manager, Sustaining Manufacturing Engineering

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 – along with 44,000 employees and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

The Manager of Sustaining Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for leading and coordinating the Sustaining Manufacturing Engineering team, which includes engineers assigned to key operational areas. This role focuses on directing Manufacturing/Process Engineering resources to provide shop floor support, with an emphasis on Automation and other Industrial equipment. Key responsibilities also involve supporting World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives, conducting data‑mining and root‑cause analysis, and spearheading daily cross‑functional reviews of performance data to assign and execute necessary corrective actions.

• Mentor, train, and develop direct reports for Engineering sustaining support.
• Direct Manufacturing Engineers’ assignments and allocate resources to support the Manufacturing Floor.
• Support the development and implementation of Performance Management systems, directing engineering decisions for short/long‑term objectives.
• Facilitate Daily Engineering debrief and performance review for critical areas.
• Coordinating AM, PMs, and Sustaining Activities with Cross‑Functional Team.
• Lead and manage the Equipment Access Request (EAR)/Process Change Notifications (PCN) process.
• Collaborate with Production, Continuous Improvement (WCM), and Automated System Technicians to ensure safe, optimal operation, continuously monitoring equipment performance via digital dashboards.
• Guide troubleshooting, designing, and redesigning complex automation systems.
• Support Work Instructions & Taskforce initiatives.
• Document improvements and participate in Kaizen events to provide feedback.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years of experience implementing continuous improvement, such as Kaizen or other similar continuous improvement.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Robotic Systems & Automation.
• Computer skills such as MS Office, Autocad, Oracle, and Google.
• Leadership in more than one area of discipline.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and team‑building skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented and organized with excellent analytic and problem‑solving abilities.

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in‑person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry‑leading time‑off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, 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.

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