Job Description
- # Associate, EngineeringSt. Joseph,Michigan,USA## **This role in summary**Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for an **Associate, Engineering,** this role will be based in St. Joseph Tech Center.The EPI (Existing Product Improvement) Engineer will manage multiple project schedules to ensure timely execution and delivery of product design optimization opportunities.Maintain manufacturing productivity by resolving factory issues associated with product design in alignment with subsystem teams.Identify and capture efficiency opportunities through product design improvementsWill scope ideas and bring them to execution using the WPD (Whirlpool Product Development) methodology for minor projects.## **Your responsibilities will include*** Support idea generation in workshops to develop cost pipeline* Work with SME (Subject Matter Experts) to scope ideas in order to understand project feasibility ( technical / financial)* Analyze SIR (Service Incident Rate) information to generate insights on field trends and open Quality projects* Analyze BOM (bill of material) information to generate cost ideas* Execute cost and quality projects following the WPD methodology* Write BOM change notices in Windchill* Create Engineering changes to literature update or creation* Create FMEA ( Failure Modes, and Effect Analysis)* Create DVP&R (Design Validation Plan & Report)* Create work plans (schedules) to complete projects and introduce changes into production* Interact with internal and external stakeholders as part of the project execution (suppliers, procurement, subsystems, manufacturing, marketing, quality)## **Minimum requirements*** Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering* 1+ years of experience in the development or implementation of engineering solutions in areas including cost reduction, quality improvement, implementation of new projects or new technologies* 6+ months of experience in Project management## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Intermediate user of Google Suit (focus on Sheets/Excel, Docs, Slides, Drive)* Good analytical skills* SAP / Windchill experience as a plus* Proficient in English* Good project/task management skills* Proactive (Bias for Action), respect for commitments and deadlines (Accountability)* Communication skills with peers: projects / initiatives / conclusions / report outs* Soft skills to work in a multicultural / multiregional teamRSRWH## **What we offer**, 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).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.Years of experience* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsContinuous ImprovementData Privacy AgreementYou acknowledge you have reviewed our . We will automatically create a candidate profile for you using information in your CV. We may supplement your profile from publicly available business networks, like LinkedIn. We use matching algorithms to recommend positions to you or to highlight your application for recruiters with open positions suited to your skills. However, you are free to manually search and apply for all available positions. By submitting your CV, you consent to receive communications about current and future roles that we think you may be interested in, even after an unsuccessful application. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our for more information about your privacy rights.
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