Senior Analyst, Engineering- Process Transformation

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  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, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . 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.

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The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a high‑energy Senior Analyst, Engineering to join our Process Transformation team in Cleveland, TN. This is a critical role for self‑starters who are energized by solving complex problems and driving meaningful change. You will lead capital automation projects of various scales, integrate new product equipment and processes, and own savings through aggressive continuous improvement (CI) activities focused on OEE enhancements, scrap reduction, breakdown elimination, and Kaizen events across Fabrication and Assembly areas.

• Capital Project Leadership:
  Lead end‑to‑end execution of capital projects, including budget development, financial justification, cross‑functional team management, and on‑time/on‑scope delivery.
• New Product Integration:
  Drive integration of new product designs into manufacturing, ensuring flexible equipment and processes that minimize future capital investment and support capacity needs.
• Operational Transformation:
  Own savings targets by leading root cause analysis, process optimization, Kaizen activities, and initiatives targeting OEE improvements, scrap reduction, breakdown elimination, etc.
• Process Design & Build:
  Ensure new and existing processes are designed for cost, maintainability, safety, and efficiency across Fabrication and Assembly areas.
• World Class Manufacturing (WCM):
  Embed WCM/Lean methodologies into equipment design, problem‑solving, and daily operations. Limited travel (