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Requisition ID: 66065

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 Quality Generalist team conducts internal quality controls concerning particular areas or company products to ensure they fulfill given quality procedures and norms. Monitors and records inconsistencies with quality procedures and norms. Preparing quality analyses and recommends necessary quality procedure changes.

This role in summary

This position is within the Plant Quality organization reporting directly to the Plant Quality Leader. The main function of this role is to develop a robust assembly process that ensures quality is built at the station and continuous improvement in the quality metrics for the fabrication and finish areas.

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead the quality effort for the manufacturing process to meet division metrics (Cp & Cpk, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) / First Pass Yield (FPY), Scrap%).

• Monitor Cp / Cpk from critical processes and lead Kaizen to improve process capability and prioritize process capability improvement projects.

• Own the 7 steps of Quality Maintenance to use World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Quality Control (QC) methodology to solve Machine issues.

• Develop and lead cross functional team to execute X Matrix and Quality Maintenance Matrix for equipment related problems and support Maintenance teams to expand the use of these tools on AA machines to establish Operating Standards.

• Supervise the final Quality process Technicians and First Responders that are assigned to manufacturing process quality.

• Track and identify projects to address FPY issues on the line to meet aggressive division targets. Implement changes and Kaizen projects to address those issues as necessary.

• Lead from Quality Make part PPAPs

• Supervise the Quality process Technicians that are assigned to Metrology.

• Leadership in QC Pillar as QC Specialist for Machine Issues and coach Pillar Team members to drive deep understanding and effective utilization of QC Methods.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment

• Understanding and practical application of fundamental quality tools for problem solving.

• Demonstrate problem solving, conflict resolution and team building skills

Preferred skills and experiences

• Advanced technical degree, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt and/or CQE certification.

• 10+ years experience in Quality role in a manufacturing environment

• World Class Manufacturing (WCM), 5 Why, Kaizen, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), background / previous experience

• Outstanding people skills, with the specific ability to interact as a lead player, apply critical thinking and make decisions.

• Dynamic self-starter with ability to work independently and with cross functional teams.

• Must have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, global team members, and the supply base.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple quality projects with minimum supervision.

• In depth computer skills and PC proficiency Google Apps

Additional information

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.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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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.