Senior Quality Engineer
Whirlpool · Racine, WI
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- 15%
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Whirlpool (industrial) in Racine, WI.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, FMEA, Control plans, MSA / Gage R&R
- Day to day
- about 15% travel
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How this role compares
Against 36 other live quality postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $77k–$120k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 65%
- ✓ Supplier quality 46%
- SPC 43%
- ✓ FMEA 43%
- Team leadership 38%
- ✓ Control plans 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Whirlpool
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- The posting says about 15% travel. Between which sites?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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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 Racine
2 other open roles at this site.
- Automation Engineer · Controls
- Senior Industrial Engineer · Industrial · Senior
Full description from WhirlpoolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
will include
- ◆Leading supplier assessments and audits to evaluate their manufacturing processes, quality systems and capabilities
- ◆Working closely with suppliers to address quality issues, processing non conformances and deviation requests.,
- ◆Driving corrective and preventive actions and implementing robust development plans to enhance supplier performance.
- ◆Managing all aspects of Production part approval process
- ◆Developing receiving inspection plans
requirements
- ✓5+ years of experience in a supplier or quality engineering role
- ✓Bachelors degree in Mechanical, electrical, quality or industrial engineering, Masters preferred
- ✓Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality management systems
Preferred skills and experiences
- ✓Strong proficiency with problem solving methods such as 8D, Fishbone diagram, 5 Why’s etc.,
- ✓Proven competency in core quality tools such as Control plans, FMEA, Capability studies, Gage R&R, Gage correlation etc.,
- ✓Working knowledge of Advanced product quality planning and Production part approval process
- ✓Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- ✓Certified quality engineer or six sigma green belt
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.
- ✓Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
- ✓Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
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 .
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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 .
The team you will be a part of
The Supplier Quality team lead, manage and monitor the performance, quality and continuous improvement of our global supplier base.
This role in summary
This role is critical in ensuring that suppliers meet our standards for quality, delivery, cost and innovation, and will play a key role in supporting new product introductions and strategic sourcing projects.
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