Senior Industrial Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift OH

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Senior Industrial Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift - Ottawa, OH (70142)

Requisition
70142
-Posted
- Ottawa Manufacturing

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  theonly 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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Our Ottawa Manufacturing team is looking for a Senior Industrial Engineering Technician to support our 3rd shift production team.

Shift Schedule is 8pm-6:30am Monday through Thursday night.

$36.75 per hour

3rd Shift premium: $1.00 per hour

Establish process parameters, create standardized work, train standardized work, and improve standardized work for Upright and Backshop processes.

Lead process optimization, root cause analysis, and capacity increases.

Facilitate projects and teach / mentor / train shop floor teams in lean strategies and concepts.

Provide day-to-day support to the Upright and Backshop set ups, engineering team, and operations leadership, including problem-solving, cost estimates, standard costs, labor and process flow / layouts.

Provide project management for implementing improvements to new and existing equipment.

Work cross functionally with other teams, including maintenance and tooling personnel, to drive solutions to equipment related problems.

Minimum requirement 2 years of experience as an Engineering Tech, or a 2 or 4 year skilled trade certification.

Manufacturing process experience

Basic Problem-Solving Skills

Working knowledge of the following fundamentals:
Project management, R600a, Foaming Process, Hypot and Leak Check equipment and D/C tooling

Demonstrated ability to manage LOTO procedures and lead safety initiatives

2 year associate’s degree in an engineering field or progress toward.

AutoCAD and Solidworks/ 3D Solid Modeling experience

Experience with creating working sets of drawings for equipment including GD&T

Google, and Microsoft Office experience

Well-developed communications, project management, coaching, interpersonal and team building skills.

Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks with minimal supervision yet seeks guidance when appropriate

Skills to research and understand root cause for product and process problems and drive improvement based on analysis

Comprehensive knowledge of the use of advanced manufacturing techniques in a Lean Manufacturing environment/ WCM principles

Extensive mechanical knowledge, as well as design ability.

Ability to use or learn SAP, data acquisition systems and P2P.

Exposure to robotic automation and its applications

Good judgment, planning and analytical skills with the ability to introduce new and different concepts into an existing organization.

Possess strong time management skills with the ability to multitask, including project work and meetings

World Class Manufacturing Methodology

• Up to 40+ hours of paid training
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately
• We offer manufacturing careers

Uses all designated safety equipment, observes all safety rules, and follows recognized rules of safe practice. Maintains good housekeeping, keeps area and equipment clean. Performs duties of a similar or lesser skill to facilitate the flow of work in the department.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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