Requisition ID: 63904

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a Cross Functional Quality Lead. This role is for our St. Joseph Tech Center in Michigan.

The Cross functional leader is accountable for the Execution and Implementation of the Quality initiatives in New Product Introduction (NPI) & Existing Product Introduction (EPI), supported by the Category Quality Leader. Main contact point for key quality problem solving activities related to Design. Accountable for lead/drive a high impact systemic project solving key quality pain points that requires cross-area work.

Travel to Findlay Factory in Ohio minimum 1 / quarter.

Your responsibilities will include

• NPI Quality project execution, application of APQP according to WPD (Whirlpool Product Development) requirements and deliverables;

• Manage and Execute NPI APQP from G0 to Post launch (G4 completion), including tool application (Critical Parameter Management, design failure model analysis, etc;)

• Drive project Launches for quality & KPI’s (Until G4 Closure);

• Early Production Containment and deviations tracking/closure;

• Lead/Support NPI/EPI pipeline Generation: Planning Cycle, LRP (Long Range Plan) and Premium Quality;

• Main liaison between Plant, QC (Quality Control) and BU (Business Unit) for issue tracking system

• Lead tactical/ADP Top priority premium quality project to address main failure mode inside 12 MIS SIR (Service Incident Rate) and 1&2 Stars;

• Quality representative of Design Review Forum;

• Develop CPM (critical parameter management) standard for new architectures at sku level, mapping Critical characteristics and leveraging knowledge management at Region level;

• Defines the Early Production Containment Inspection & Audit Plan for EPI/NPI projects.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences

• 3+ years of consumer product development experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• 8+ years of product development experience with focus on consumer products

• Experience working cross functionally with different stake holders

• Experience working with Five Star Data and Global Service Incident Rate

• Strong communication skills

• Knowledge with six sigma training and familiar with the principles or six sigma green belt.RSRWH

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 apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.

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

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.

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