Quality Engineer - Whirlpool

Requisition ID: 62379

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 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.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Quality Engineer, this role will be located onsite at our Amana, IA location.

A Supplier Quality Engineer d rives the manufacturing site supply base toward operational excellence by developing their ability to improve product and service quality performances through the application of effective preventive and problem solving tools and techniques. The SQE position is responsible for the plant's suppliers performance by ensuring their compliance with our raw material's designs implementing supplier audits, asking for corrective actions when required, providing follow up on first part approvals (PPAP), Production Part Approval Process and working with Procurement department to ensure correct development of Suppliers. Duties also include assisting the department leadership team with essential functions and daily activities, as required. Will report directly to the Supplier Quality Engineering group. This role will need to be available for all shifts.

Your responsibilities will include

• Ensure that all components necessary for the manufacture of the product meet the design specifications through PPAP approval process
• Provide Rapid Response diagnostic services and initiate appropriate actions to address supplier-related assembly line issues
• Determine the approval or rejection of components considering their impact on the process and/or operation of the product
• Establish the time necessary for temporary concessions or approvals of components, as well as ensure that suppliers comply with the design characteristics of the parts
• Create and provide follow up with suppliers on 8D reports and Controlled Shipping process, reviewing the effectivity of the implemented containment and corrective actions and having communication with our affected areas (production, logistics, GPO)
• Manage the return material authorizations procedure Return Material Authorization(RMA) and make sure this process keeps its finance compliance with SOX, this implies having a control on the material kept in quarantine, material rejected from warehouses and production lines
• Create and execute supplier audit process based on supplier's performance and their components criticality
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and drive problem solving with appropriate cross-functional teams( kaizen)
• Supervise Engineer Technicians and give direction on corrective action, communications with suppliers, and containment/rework implementation
• Advise and develop the necessary strategies to reduce customer field complaints.
• Support the Plant strategies, methodologies, and initiatives, related with Supplier Quality

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience

Preferred requirements

• Experience with administrative and leadership responsibilities, organizational and time-management skills
• Experience with mechanical commodity components as motors, compressors, pumps, etc
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and engineering principles, APQP and PPAP approval processes
• Experience on use statistical tools, auditing manufacturing and quality processes
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and an Adept at the use of Google Suite; Sheets, Docs and Slides
• Blueprint and GD&;T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance) experience or training
• Experience in advanced shop mathematics, read highly complicated drawings, use a variety of measuring devices, and broad use of specialized training
• Experience with WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Quality Tool Certifications, particularly 8D Problem Solving and Kaizen methodology
• Leadership, Interpersonal/communication skills
• Plan, organize, and prioritize tasks

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