Industrial Engineer

Requisition ID: 71110 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. ## This role in summary Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Industrial Engineer. This is an onsite role at our Tulsa, OK location. As an Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and driving change through the implementation of the World Class Manufacturing tools to solve problems and make improvements throughout the Tulsa manufacturing plant or other Whirlpool Facility. Lead all activities associated with labor utilization for operational areas assigned. Using strong data analysis, this position will own costing and projects regarding continuous improvement, as well as, the efficient use of the plant's human resources. Relocation available for eligible candidates. No Visa sponsorship is being provided by the company at this time. ## Your responsibilities will include * Be active in ergonomic studies and lean activities to determine safety and cost reduction opportunities. * Lead cost studies to determine best product flow in the plant and product features * Collaborate with cross functional teams to provide insight into how to minimize labor requirements and determine assembly sequence. * Strong data analytical skills * Develop a project pipeline for cost takeout/loss removal including working closely with finance department to validate potential savings * Assist in developing and implementing optimized workflows, layouts, and methods to enhance production flow, minimize waste, and improve resource utilization using lean principles. * Ensure new models/parts efficiently integrate into operations * Drive continuous improvement through detailed analytics * Support WCM implementation by providing leadership to continuous improvement group * Lead and manage multiple Kaizens of various complexity with minimal oversight. ## Minimum requirements * Bachelors Degree * 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment * 2+ years of industrial engineering or continuous improvement experience ## Preferred skills and experiences * Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other Engineering disciplines considered with experience in lean manufacturing, time studies, or process optimization * Strong background in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) * Strong knowledge of MODAPTS, Proplanner tools, Autocad * Creative problem-solving techniques and ability to accomplish tasks and objectives * Outstanding organization, communication, and leadership skills * Competent on PC and mainframe systems related to responsibilities * Understanding of factory costs and good financial acumen ## 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. 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. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. #LI-JR1