Senior Machine Shop Process Engineer

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 drives 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.

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Machine Shop Process Engineer opening to join our Kitchen Aid organization. This role is onsite at our Greenville, Ohio location. As a project leader and technical resource, you will develop and apply CNC equipment, automation, conveyors, and polishers required to fabricate our internal parts across a variety of backshop processes. You will drive cost and quality improvements and support daily operations to achieve division goals.

• Identify, analyze, and solve manufacturing process issues and equipment–related problems to continuously improve business KPIs for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
• Drive machine shop process improvements through lean manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Lead equipment improvements to achieve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets required to meet volume goals.
• Provide technical support to technicians and work teams as a departmental resource.
• Support day‑to‑day operations.
• Scope, order, and assure proper implementation of new processes and equipment.
• Determine root cause of problems and implement corrective & preventive actions using lean and Six Sigma methods.
• Direct cross‑functional process improvement projects with team members from all aspects of the division.
• Analyze, evaluate, and document standards according to quality system requirements such as SOPs, control plans, and FMEAs.
• Serve as a critical link between the department and other process partners (product design, assembly, paint, maintenance, safety, quality, etc.).
• Initiate problem solving and conduct root cause analysis with the team.
• Implement cost‑saving projects and special assignments as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in an engineering role.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Backshop experience (CNC, automation, polishers, robots, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and the ability to apply them to establish and improve processes.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a team leader and interact at all layers within the organization.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Excellent planning, project management, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing‑related environment with a good understanding of plant operations.
• Solid decision‑making and judgment skills.
• Controls and robotics experience.
• Proven problem‑solving skills – knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies.

• Always On Flexibility – autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside‑of‑work commitments.
• Two‑Week Work from Anywhere – minimum one‑week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical – four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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.