Job Information
Whirlpool Corporation Analyst, Engineering in Apodaca, Mexico
Requisition ID: 61639
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of
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.
This role in summary
Engineering Analyst, will be placed in Celaya /Mx to lead or give support to product engineering team for:
Releasing engineering changes in new product development
Leading cost reduction projects for laundry products
Leading quality improvement projects for laundry products
Daily support with the factory in order to cover production issues or emergencies.
This opportunity is located in Cetec Engineering Center, located in Celaya/MX, and it is part of the Global Engineering Organization for product development, that aims to support people development and product leadership development across the organization.
Your responsibilities will include
Lead cost reduction and quality improvement projects.
Work closely with the product engineering team to lead and participate on cost reduction initiatives and pipeline generation
Participate on manufacturing plant reviews for quality and day-to-day support in order to provide proper engineering support on requested issues
Prepare engineering notices and structure bills of material for assemblies
Ensure factory productivity by resolving factory issues associated with product design in alignment with subsystem teams
Identify and capture efficiency opportunities through product design improvements
Seamless integration of final manufactured products from Concept through Production Validation for all projects
Maintenance of business (MOB) associated with factory emergencies (triage). Troubleshoot issues found during production, variance validation and submission.
MOB associated with factory productivity opportunities. Partnering with subsystem, procurement, marketing and manufacturing teams to identify design, manufacturing process and assembly improvements that will drive cost take out and improve quality.
Lead basic project design objectives and the selection of design approaches. Coordinate design, documentation, and transition to production activities related to new product design and development.
Provide status reports and attend design review and pre production activities as appropriate.
Minimum requirements
Engineering Degree
2-4 years of Engineering & technical experience
Proficiency in FMEA, PFMEA and knowledge about Opex tools
Good Communication skills to different audiences (engineering and manufacturing, marketing, procurement)
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence others, driving consensus
Preferred skills and experiences
Have advanced or Fluent level of English
Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools and drawing technical analysis
Previous experiences with project management/execution/ planning
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.