
Senior Industrial Engineering Technician
Whirlpool · Findlay, OH
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior industrial role at Whirlpool (industrial) in Findlay, OH. Lead / support machine improvements for cost and quality projects.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, OEE, Root cause, GD&T, Robotics, Automation
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $82k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 19 industrial engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live industrial postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $82k–$125k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 58%
- Time studies 58%
- Six Sigma 42%
- Team leadership 42%
- Value stream mapping 42%
- ✓ Automation 37%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, Tooling, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Whirlpool
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Whirlpool in Findlay
3 other open roles at this site.
- Production Supervisor - Findlay 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor
- Engineering Manager, Assembly · Manufacturing · Manager
- Quality Engineering Technician · Quality
Full description from WhirlpoolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
This position is an entry level hands-on, hourly opportunity for a qualified individual to drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and hands-on technical support in our manufacturing environment. This role offers significant learning and growth potential for those looking to advance their career in engineering.
- ◆Work with machine operators and maintenance to maintain and improve processing equipment OEE.
- ◆Lead / support machine improvements for cost and quality projects.
- ◆Lead process optimization, root cause analysis, and capacity increases.
- ◆Facilitate projects and teach / mentor / train shop floor teams in lean strategies and concepts.
- ◆Provide day-to-day support to the dishrack grade 4s, engineering team, and operations leadership, including problem-solving, cost estimates, standard costs, labor and process flow / layouts.
- ◆Provide project management for implementing improvements to new and existing equipment.
- ◆Work cross functionally with other teams, including maintenance and tooling personnel, to drive solutions to equipment related problems.
Requirements
- ✓Minimum requirement 2 years of experience as an Engineering Tech, or a 2 or 4 year skilled trade certification.
- ✓Manufacturing process experience
- ✓Basic Problem-Solving Skills
- ✓Working knowledge of the following fundamentals: Project management, Dishrack Department or similar Support Operation processes that include welding, forming, and trimming of metal/wire products.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to manage LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures and lead safety initiatives
Preferred skills and experiences
- ✓Education & Experience: 2-year Associate’s degree in engineering or progress toward a degree. Experience with resistance welding, wire forming machinery, extensive mechanical knowledge, and design ability.
- ✓Technical & Software Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD and Solidworks/3D Solid Modeling. Experience creating working drawings, including GD&T. Knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office suites. Ability to use or learn SAP, data acquisition systems, P2P, and exposure to robotic automation.
- ✓Manufacturing & Process Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques in a Lean Manufacturing environment. Skilled in root cause analysis for product/process problems to drive improvement.
- ✓Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Developed communication, project management, coaching, interpersonal, and team building skills. Resourceful and self-directed, with good judgment, planning, and analytical skills for introducing new concepts. Strong time management for multitasking, managing projects, and meetings.
Additional information
Uses all designated safety equipment, observes all safety rules, and follows recognized rules of safe practice. Maintains good housekeeping, keeps area and equipment clean. Performs duties of a similar or lesser skill to facilitate the flow of work in the department.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work
requirements
that may be inherent in the job.
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About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .
