Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Requisition ID: 72492 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As 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.

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Corp.com . The team you will be a part of The Supplier Quality team lead, manage and monitor the performance, quality and continuous improvement of our global supplier base. This role in summary This role is critical in ensuring that suppliers meet our standards for quality, delivery, cost and innovation, and will play a key role in supporting new product introductions and strategic sourcing projects.

Your responsibilities

will include Leading supplier assessments and audits to evaluate their manufacturing processes, quality systems and capabilities Working closely with suppliers to address quality issues, processing non conformances and deviation requests., Driving corrective and preventive actions and implementing robust development plans to enhance supplier performance.

Managing all aspects of Production part approval process Developing receiving inspection plans Minimum requirements 5+ years of experience in a supplier or quality engineering role Bachelors degree in Mechanical, electrical, quality or industrial engineering, Masters preferred Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality management systems Preferred skills and experiences Strong proficiency with problem solving methods such as 8D, Fishbone diagram, 5 Why’s etc.

, Proven competency in core quality tools such as Control plans, FMEA, Capability studies, Gage R&R, Gage correlation etc., Working knowledge of Advanced product quality planning and Production part approval process Ability to travel up to 15% of the time Certified quality engineer or six sigma green belt 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. #LI-NL1 Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube . 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.