Whirlpool Corp

Quality Manager

Whirlpool Corp$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of quality, engineering, or operations leadership experience in manufacturing
  • Experience leading quality control teams
  • Certifications like OpEx, Six Sigma Black Belt, or similar
  • Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plan, and CPM frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Allocate team resources to prioritize quality control for daily production
  • Resolve product quality issues using root cause analysis
  • Coordinate engineering and technician efforts across shifts for quality plans
  • Lead continuous improvement activities in Quality Control
  • Develop strategies to enhance departmental performance indicators
  • Oversee quality control labs and ensure compliance with testing standards

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements including 'Always On Flexibility' for personal commitments
  • Work from anywhere for two weeks each year
  • Four weeks paid sabbatical after every five years of service
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 70785

The team you will be a part of

The Quality Generalist team conducts internal quality controls concerning particular areas or company products to ensure they fulfill given quality procedures and norms. Monitors and records inconsistencies with quality procedures and norms. Preparing quality analyses and recommends necessary quality procedure changes.

This role in summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineers, technicians, and inspectors to drive premium product quality. Specific responsibilities include leading the quality control programs to respond to internal and external customer quality concerns, complete regulatory audits, and drive continuous improvement across all manufacturing processes and product design parameters.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Allocate team resources to respond to all quality control priorities to support daily production requirements in a 24-hour manufacturing facility
  • Solve problems with product quality using root cause analysis and implementing countermeasures
  • Coordinate engineering and technician activities across all shifts including overtime, weekends, and holidays to complete critical quality control reaction plans including hold orders and reworks
  • Lead the Quality Control continuous improvement activities, driving expansion of the problem solving methodology to all department team members
  • Develop and deploy strategies to improve key performance indicators of entire department on a year over year basis, including Service Incident Rate, First Pass Yield, and Customer Assurance Lab PPM
  • Lead quality control labs, performing all required testing to meet internal and external quality assurance requirements including all necessary documentation


Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of quality, engineering, or operations leadership experience in a manufacturing facility


Preferred skills and experiences

  • Quality Control Leadership Experience
  • OpEx, Six Sigma Black Belt, or similar statistical analysis certifications
  • PFMEA, Control Plan, and CPM experience
  • World Class Manufacturing leadership including Quality Control and Focused Improvement Pillars


Additional information

Whirlpool's Ways of Working

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:

  • 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.

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About Whirlpool Corp

Whirlpool Corp Careers

Join the dynamic team at Whirlpool Corp, a global leader in home appliances, where innovation meets purposeful design. At Whirlpool, we are committed to creating high-quality products that make life easier for millions of consumers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities with us and become part of a legacy of leadership and innovation.

Work You’ll Do

At Whirlpool Corp, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our company and customers. Our team is dedicated to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion, where every employee can thrive. We offer a variety of job opportunities ranging from engineering to marketing, each requiring unique skills that contribute to our shared vision of improving home life.

Innovate and Grow

Join our team and be at the forefront of industry innovation and product development. Whirlpool Corp is the perfect place to enhance your career, offering growth through professional development and diversity training programs that are designed to nurture your leadership potential. Our commitment to innovation isn't just about technology, but also about innovative thinking that empowers our team to create groundbreaking solutions.

Be Part of a Great Team

Whirlpool’s culture is built on a foundation of respect and teamwork. Our employees enjoy a supportive network that extends beyond ordinary employment. Here, you will collaborate with talented professionals who are passionate about what they do and are eager to drive success. We believe that together, we can achieve great things, making Whirlpool Corp not just a workplace but a community.

Future-Proof Your Career

With a multitude of career paths available, your professional journey at Whirlpool Corp can be as diverse as our product range. From internships that offer real-world experience to full-time positions that challenge and reward, there are endless opportunities to advance. Our robust benefits package supports the well-being of our employees and their families, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling career.

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Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, Whirlpool Corp offers a range of opportunities. Enhance your resume through challenging projects, benefit from our comprehensive training programs, and connect with leaders through our networking events.

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Learn more about Whirlpool Corp
Size
69,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1911
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$19.4 billion
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