Requisition ID: 72492
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 Supplier Quality team lead, manage and monitor the performance, quality and continuous improvement of our global supplier base.
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
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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
- 5+ years of experience in supplier or quality engineering
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, quality, or industrial engineering
- Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems
- Strong proficiency with problem-solving methods such as 8D, Fishbone diagrams, and 5 Whys
- Competency with quality tools including control plans, FMEA, capability studies, Gage R&R, and Gage correlation
- Working knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process
- Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Green Belt
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.
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