Your responsibilities will include
Approval & Compliance: Ensure all components meet design specifications through the PPAP approval process. Determine the approval/rejection of components based on impact to production.
Issue Resolution: Provide "Rapid Response" diagnostics for assembly line issues. Manage 8D reports and the Controlled Shipping process to ensure effective containment.
Supplier Auditing: Create and execute audit processes based on supplier performance and component criticality.
Operational Finance: Manage the RMA (Return Material Authorization) procedure, ensuring full SOX compliance for quarantined or rejected materials.
Continuous Improvement: Identify quality improvement opportunities and lead problem-solving via Kaizen initiatives.
Leadership: Supervise Engineer Technicians and provide direction on corrective actions and rework implementation.
Minimum requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical or Electrical engineering preferred).
Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
Leadership: Proven skills in managing quality associates.
Preferred skills and experiences
Technical Knowledge: Experience with refrigeration components (motors, compressors, pumps).
Process Expertise: Mastery of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP processes.
Quality Tools: Proficiency in WCM (World Class Manufacturing) tools, specifically 8D Problem Solving and Kaizen.
Technical Literacy: Ability to read complex blueprints and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance).
Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and statistical analysis tools.
What we offer
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:
