Insourcing Engineer - Manufacturing Strategy Network Transformation

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking a strong strategic thinker and highly motivated candidate for an Insourcing Engineering - Manufacturing Strategy Network Transformation to join our internal North American Region (NAR) Manufacturing team. This role can be located in any Whirlpool manufacturing facility within North America or at our Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, MI.

In this job, you will work cross-functionally to develop, analyze, prioritize, and advance vertical integration (insourcing) opportunities within Whirlpool. This role is focused on making large structural cost improvements in our manufacturing network to improve Whirlpool’s overall competitiveness. 

The successful candidate will create value by developing scenarios for vertical integration that lead to approved business cases.  This role involves a modest amount of travel to other Whirlpool facilities.

Your responsibilities will include

• Contribute to strategy development for (14) NAR Manufacturing facilities in United States and Mexico
• Analyze scenarios to identify high potential opportunities to vertically integrate (insource) steel stampings, injection moldings, and purchased subassemblies.
• Generate vertical integration opportunities for existing NAR products to drive cost reduction  (P4G)
• Generate vertical integration opportunities for new products during Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) cycle (Pre-G0 through M4) to enable product cost leadership.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in evaluating scenarios and developing business cases (Global Product Organization, Global Strategic Sourcing, Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Process Transformation, etc)
• Demonstrate project management skills and bandwidth to develop multiple scenarios and business cases in a timely manner.
• Present key recommendations to leadership
• Travel approximately 10% (air or auto)

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of experience as an Engineer or Engineering Technician

Preferred skills and experiences

• Background in product or process engineering
• Experience in stamping, injection molding, or purchased subassemblies
• Experience with plant utilization and/or capacity planning
• Strong working knowledge of WPD, particularly pre-G0-G2
• Familiar with SAP, Windchill
• Experience with scenario modeling in Cosmic Frog
• Completion of OPEX training, certification
• Current PMP certification
• Proficient in Google tools and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage project timelines within SmartSheets
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing/office environment
• Solid verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audiences
• Strong organizational skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, critically, and logically

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What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.  We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.