Senior Industrial Engineer
Whirlpool · Racine, WI
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Industrial
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior industrial role at Whirlpool (industrial) in Racine, WI. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Time studies, Plant layout
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About the role
responsibilities
will include
- ◆Support and lead the management of the ECN/ECR process as Manufacturing Engineering Lead
- ◆Direct the creation, execution, and upkeep of manufacturing operation routings.
- ◆Establish Direct Labor Standards and Standard Data through engineering methods analysis aimed at cost reduction and ergonomic safety enhancements.
- ◆Evaluate current production processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement through data analysis, time studies, and performance metrics analysis.
- ◆Assist with new product line work station development and MTM documentation.
- ◆Conduct plant layout designs, workflow analyses, and Indirect Labor studies to enhance product flow efficiency.
- ◆Optimize capacity, decrease work-in-progress, and minimize expenses by conducting data analyses and/or line balancing across multi-operational processes.
- ◆Evaluate process capacity and generate forecasts to determine capital investments required to support divisional growth.
- ◆Formulate resource
requirements
and cost estimates to facilitate the launch of new manufacturing processes or products.
- ✓Collaborate within cross-functional teams, offering professional insights and technical direction to ensure team goals are met.
- ✓Develop and defend Appropriation Requests for small- to mid-sized capital initiatives, tracking project budgets, execution, and cost-reduction performance.
- ✓Mentor, coach, and provide technical consultation to junior engineering personnel.
requirements
- ✓Bachelor's Degree
- ✓Strong competence in communication, planning, mathematics, data analysis, and computer applications.
- ✓Proficiency in reading and interpreting quality documentation, bills of materials, and product drawings.
- ✓Project management experience.
- ✓3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Proficient in process improvement methodologies, WCM (World Class Manufacturing), Lean, Six Sigma.
Preferred skills and experiences
- ✓Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) Certification
- ✓Practical experience with CAD tools.
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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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 2025, the company reported
approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -
41,000 employees, and 35 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
The Senior Industrial Engineer oversees the division's standard cost and ECN/ECR systems, directing the development, implementation, and maintenance of product operation routings. This role conducts engineering methods and data analysis to drive cost reductions, enhance ergonomic safety, and establish Direct Labor Standards. Additionally, the Senior Industrial Engineer advances divisional growth and profitability by executing capacity analyses, managing capital projects, and overseeing the seamless integration of new products and manufacturing processes.
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