Engineering Manager, Assembly
Whirlpool · Findlay, OH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Whirlpool (industrial) in Findlay, OH.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $80k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 105 manufacturing 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 104 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Typical $80k–$105k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 44%
- Root cause 37%
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- Tooling 36%
- Six Sigma 30%
- Automation 29%
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This plant: Whirlpool in Findlay
3 other open roles at this site · 3 people we found in manufacturing roles at Whirlpool.
- Production Supervisor - Findlay 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor
- Quality Engineering Technician · Quality
- Senior Industrial Engineering Technician · Industrial · Senior
Full description from WhirlpoolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
will include
- ◆Drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity and engagement of overall assembly operations through effective leadership
- ◆Champion World Class Manufacturing initiatives through your team of direct and indirect reports
- ◆Engage with all 10 technical pillars in World Class Manufacturing to broaden knowledge and coach teams on strategy and direction
- ◆Develop specific short-term and long-term plans and programs to improve productivity and capacity and prepare the necessary budgets and justifications for these projects.
- ◆Support Operations and Procurement to drive Lean and continuous improvement both internally and externally through Supply Chain.
- ◆Champion diversity and inclusion behaviors by proactively seeking and valuing all types of diversity and work to bring out the contributions of everyone.
- ◆Build organizational capability through proactive coaching of your direct reports on skill-building and career development.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement in the organizational, technical and business information processes/systems through lean/innovative thinking/ideas.
requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science
- ✓5 + years of manufacturing engineering experience
- ✓1+ years of Capital project management experience
Preferred skills and experiences
- ✓Degree in Industrial Engineering
- ✓Driving lean principles and philosophies and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives
- ✓Competence in PC and mainframe applications related to
responsibilities
- ◆Successfully leading, coaching, and developing direct reports to build organizational capability
- ◆Proven ability to drive alignment and results across matrixed, cross-functional teams (e.g., Quality, Maintenance, Production)
- ◆Excellent interpersonal skills, including managing conflict and providing an engaging work environment
- ◆Confidence to take calculated risks, implement new ideas, and drive for and sustain change
- ◆Strong ability to manage priorities, expectations, and accountabilities in a change environment
- ◆Experience in a matrixed organization
- ◆Experience in attracting and developing talented people and effectively allocating and utilizing resources
What we offer
Generous benefits package , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
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 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 .
This role in summary
Whirlpool is looking for a qualifed candidate for the role of Engineering Manager, Assembly, Manager, Control Engineering . This role is located in Findlay, OH and will be onsite 5 days a week.
Manage process and industrial engineering staff to execute continuous improvement projects aligned with World Class Manufacturing methodology, capacity projects, and risk to business projects. This role will be a significant contributor to the plant's World Class Manufacturing route map strategy and execution, while developing team members in both technical and leadership acumen.
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