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in Amana, IA
Assembly Engineer
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Amana, Iowa |
About this job
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the world, with approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 100,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers throughout the world in 2014. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit and other major brand names in more than 170 countries. We earn the trust of consumers in nearly every country by focusing on what matters most. Because of our leadership practices, development opportunities, business performance, strong reputation and a commitment to the communities where we live and work, Whirlpool Corporation has received many awards including - Fortune Magazine's Top Companies for Leaders, one of the world's Most Admired Companies, Fast Company's Top 50 Most Innovative Companies and we've had a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 11 years in a row. Additional information about our company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com . Follow us on LinkedIn or join the conversation @whirlpoolcorp on Twitter.
Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for an Assembly Engineer opening to join our Amana Manufacturing organization.
What You Will Do
Responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations (assembly equipment, packaging, material handling, fixtures, and business processes)
Supervise Lean Sigma techs on standard work (assembly line details, ergonomics, product improvements, etc.)
Control pilot projects (document issues, materials, etc.)
Lead key projects (factory utilization, product packaging, redesign, etc.)
Cost improvement and capital improvement initiatives
Establishing labor standards, reliable assembly methods, process flow, fixturing, and project prioritization
Safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvement initiatives
Determine root cause of problems and implement corrective & preventative actions
Perform Lean Sigma project work, and implement Lean Manufacturing methodology throughout area of responsibility
What You Need to Succeed
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
2-7 years related experience preferred, including experience in Lean Manufacturing Methods
Project management experience
Understanding and working knowledge of statistics and quality control measures and methods
PC proficiency utilizing MS Office and MS Project
Communication and support to 24-hour / day assembly processes
Proven leadership ability, excellent communicator, confidence inspirer, and self motivator
Endless Opportunities
Whirlpool has big plans for the future, just like you. We understand that it takes preparation and hard work to get there. So, we offer challenging purpose, ownership of your role, great teams, and tools to build your capability. In our performance-based setting, you can take your career in exciting new directions - and as far as you want to go.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the world, with approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 100,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers throughout the world in 2014. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit and other major brand names in more than 170 countries. We earn the trust of consumers in nearly every country by focusing on what matters most. Because of our leadership practices, development opportunities, business performance, strong reputation and a commitment to the communities where we live and work, Whirlpool Corporation has received many awards including - Fortune Magazine's Top Companies for Leaders, one of the world's Most Admired Companies, Fast Company's Top 50 Most Innovative Companies and we've had a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 11 years in a row. Additional information about our company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com . Follow us on LinkedIn or join the conversation @whirlpoolcorp on Twitter.
Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for an Assembly Engineer opening to join our Amana Manufacturing organization.
What You Will Do
Responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations (assembly equipment, packaging, material handling, fixtures, and business processes)
Supervise Lean Sigma techs on standard work (assembly line details, ergonomics, product improvements, etc.)
Control pilot projects (document issues, materials, etc.)
Lead key projects (factory utilization, product packaging, redesign, etc.)
Cost improvement and capital improvement initiatives
Establishing labor standards, reliable assembly methods, process flow, fixturing, and project prioritization
Safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvement initiatives
Determine root cause of problems and implement corrective & preventative actions
Perform Lean Sigma project work, and implement Lean Manufacturing methodology throughout area of responsibility
What You Need to Succeed
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
2-7 years related experience preferred, including experience in Lean Manufacturing Methods
Project management experience
Understanding and working knowledge of statistics and quality control measures and methods
PC proficiency utilizing MS Office and MS Project
Communication and support to 24-hour / day assembly processes
Proven leadership ability, excellent communicator, confidence inspirer, and self motivator
Endless Opportunities
Whirlpool has big plans for the future, just like you. We understand that it takes preparation and hard work to get there. So, we offer challenging purpose, ownership of your role, great teams, and tools to build your capability. In our performance-based setting, you can take your career in exciting new directions - and as far as you want to go.