Senior Analyst, Engineering - Clyde

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Analyst, Engineering, opening to join our Clyde Operations specific to our VA Assembly Lines. The position will be located at our Clyde Manufacturing Site. 

Whirlpool is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in Machining, Design, Build and qualification of Manufacturing Processes.  As part of the Clyde Operations, the successful candidate will work closely with Operations & Machining Backshop Area, to deliver P4G, Safety, Quality and Production efficiency projects. This will cover coveted brands such as Whirlpool, Amana, Estate, KitchenAid, and Maytag. 

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of developing and implementing new manufacturing technologies. This will require determining the anticipated impact to the existing manufacturing footprint, including establishing the capital and expense budget estimates, defining and documenting potential benefits.

Your responsibilities will include

• Support WCM methodologies with Integration of new equipment/process

• Support manufacturing by ensuring proper design for cost and maintainability

• Assume various Project Management roles on projects as assigned or required

• Work closely with Operations to support production needs

• Development of Engineering Technicians 

• Ensure that new manufacturing processes are flexible in design to accommodate long range new product cadence plans with the intent of minimizing future capital requirements

• Lead projects and special assignments

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 

• 3+ years of Project Management leading cross functional teams

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• Operations process development and implementation experience

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts

• Analytical and problem solving skills. Interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to work in a team environment

• Project management skills

• In-depth knowledge of laundry appliance fabrication, tooling and related manufacturing processes such as complex fabrication lines/cells that contain forming, piercing, bending, welding, robotics, etc.

• Ability to translate component GD&T, (Geometry Dimensioning and Tolerancing), into equipment designs so that critical interfaces are assured

• Demonstrated history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy-in

• Demonstrated success in translating technical concepts to commonly used business language

• Support manufacturing by ensuring proper design for cost and maintainability

• Experience working in a heavily automated production environment is desired

What we offer

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 access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

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 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.