Requisition ID: 65192
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 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
Whirlpool is looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer with a strong background in design, build and qualification of Stamping Processes. As part of the Process Transformation Group, the successful candidate will work closely with Cooking manufacturing locations, E&T (Engineering and Technology), Advanced Manufacturing, Quality and Safety to execute new manufacturing 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 tooling technologies. This will require determining the anticipated impact on the existing manufacturing footprint and capability. Included in this role you will establish the capital and expense budget estimates along with defining and documenting potential benefits.
Your responsibilities will include
- Support manufacturing by ensuring proper design for cost and maintainability
- Collaborate with team members on the implementation of new tooling and designs
- Assume various Project Management roles on projects as assigned or required
- Work closely with NPI and Cooking manufacturing locations to define capital purchases
- Specifying through implementation and handoff of new tools to manufacturing operations
- Scheduling and leading meetings with vendors and the Manufacturing Team
- Ensure that new tooling is flexible within design to accommodate long range new product cadence plans with the intent of minimizing future capital requirements.
- Support WCM methodologies with the Integration of new tooling
- Providing input on new or existing tool designs to provide the best available solutions for Whirlpool
- The ability to work independently and to collaborate with others
- 20% travel (Domestic)
- Cost Saving improvements to actual process in order to improve productivity, quality or conversion cost using automation.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- 5+ years of Tooling Engineering experience
Preferred skills and experiences
- Manufacturing operation process development and implementation experience
- High experience designing stamping tools
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Concepts
- Interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to work in a team environment
- Project management, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with both transfer and progressive tooling
- Ability to translate component GD&T, (Geometry Dimensioning and Tolerancing), into equipment designs so that critical interfaces are assured
- Demonstrate a history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy-in
- Demonstrate 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
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 apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
- Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
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Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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.
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