Requisition ID: 72464
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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) Certification
- Practical experience with CAD tools.
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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Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong communication, planning, mathematics, data analysis, and computer application skills
- Ability to read and interpret quality documentation, bills of materials, and product drawings
- Project management experience
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in process improvement methodologies, World Class Manufacturing, Lean, and Six Sigma
- Methods-Time Measurement certification
- Practical experience with CAD tools
Whirlpool Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whirlpool Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision along with mental-health and EAP resources in the U.S. First-day benefits are also indicated for some roles, reinforcing perceived accessibility of core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support is emphasized through paid parental leave references, added caregiver leave options, and expanded family-building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. External recognition for working-parent practices is cited as consistent with this family-friendly benefits posture.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as meaningful, including a 401(k) match and, in some descriptions, additional company contributions alongside other financial supports like coaching and purchase programs. This strengthens total rewards for employees who weigh long-term benefits alongside base pay.
Whirlpool Corporation Insights
What We Do
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
