Senior Press Room Engineer- Marion

Requisition ID: 72914 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, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. ## This role in summary Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates to join our Global Strategic Sourcing, as a Senior Analyst, Engineering, Senior Press Room Engineer. The role is located in onsite at our Marion Manufacturing facility. The Senior Press Room Engineer provides technical leadership, engineering oversight, and continuous improvement direction across stamping and press room operations. Leveraging World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies, this role is responsible for driving operational excellence, machine reliability, safety compliance, quality assurance, and scrap/cost reduction across high-tonnage mechanical/hydraulic presses, automated transfer/progressive dies, shear operations, and press automation systems. ## Your responsibilities will include ## * Provide engineering direction and technical support for press room operations, including Transmat presses, automatic presses, multi-press panel lines, shear lines, cab mats, and automated crimp cells * Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and availability improvements across assigned press room territories and press lines * Partner with area supervisors, specialists, and maintenance teams to eliminate uncoded downtime and resolve complex mechanical, tooling, or electrical process issues * Lead and support key WCM Pillars, including Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Professional Maintenance (PM), Safety (SAF), and Focused Improvement (FI) * Drive Emergency Work Order (EWO) and Quality Emergency Work Order (QEWO) processes to perform root-cause analysis on top production and quality losses, implementing standardized Kaizens for permanent countermeasure execution * Support AM/SAF Step 3/4 expansion plans across press cells and automated lines * Manage technical specifications, project timelines, and vendor relationships for press rebuilds, major equipment overhauls, tooling redesigns, and automated upgrades * Collaborate with the internal die shop, maintenance teams, and third-party vendors on bolster repairs, punch/die changes, and press lubrication/hydraulic system optimizations * Analyze quality trends (CAL PPM, FPY, 1MIS/12MIS) and implement process engineering solutions to eliminate stamping defects (slug marks, split/crackouts, out-of-square conditions) * Lead scrap reduction projects and drive forced scrap/downtime coding integration to improve tracking and process control * Drive safety risk reduction initiatives and perform continuous Job Safety Risk Assessments (JSRAs) across press setup, coil feeding, die changes, and scrap handling operations * Ensure strict compliance with OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses, LOTO, machine guarding, overhead crane safety). * Lead engineering capital projects, capacity expansion, and automation integration (e.g., robotic crimping, vision systems, automated stackout/transfer) * Drive F-Matrix hard savings, productivity improvement, and FTE optimization initiatives to achieve departmental CPU (Cost Per Unit) and budget targets ## Minimum requirements * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering * 4+ years of engineering experience in metal stamping, heavy press room operations, progressive/transfer die tooling, or high-volume manufacturing environments ## Preferred skills and experiences * Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering * Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic power presses, coil feeding systems, progressive/transfer dies, and industrial automation/robotics * Demonstrated experience with WCM, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and root-cause problem-solving methodologies (5-Why, EWO/QEWO) * In-depth understanding of OSHA press safety regulations, Machine Guarding (1910.217), Lockout/Tagout (1910.147), and ergonomic risk reduction * Proficiency in project management, data analysis, and engineering change management * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers/specialists, and collaborate effectively with hourly floor operators, maintenance technicians, and senior management. * Strong written and verbal communication skills ## 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. Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. 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