Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience entry

Exp. Years 2 years

Education 2-year Associate's degree in engineering or progress toward a degree

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Entry-level engineering technician role in Whirlpool's manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement, process optimization, and hands-on technical support. The position involves cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and project management for equipment improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Work with operators to improve OEE
Lead machine improvements for cost/quality
Lead process optimization and root cause analysis
Mentor shop floor teams in lean strategies
Manage projects to implement equipment improvements

Technical Overview

Scope includes lean manufacturing, OEE improvement, LOTO safety, and mechanical processes. Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for drawings, GD&T for tolerancing, SAP and data acquisition systems for data tracking, and exposure to robotic automation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level engineering technician with 2+ years in manufacturing, capable of driving continuous improvement and machine improvements while mentoring shop floor teams in lean concepts. Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), GD&T knowledge, and experience with SAP and data acquisition systems will help optimize OEE and process flow.

Must-Have Skills

Minimum requirement 2 years of experience as an Engineering TechManufacturing process experienceBasic Problem-Solving SkillsLOTO proceduresWeldingformingand trimming of metal/wire productsAutoCADSolidWorksGD&TSAPData acquisition systemsP2PLean manufacturing

Nice-to-Have Skills

2-year Associate's degree in engineering or progress toward a degreeResistance welding experienceExperience with wire forming machineryExtensive mechanical knowledgeDesign abilityGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office SuiteExperience using or learning SAPdata acquisition systemsP2PExposure to robotic automation

Tools & Platforms

AutoCADSolidWorksGD&TSAPGoogle SuiteMicrosoft OfficeData acquisition systemsP2PRobotic automation

Required Skills

2 years of engineering tech experiencemanufacturing process experiencebasic problem-solvingLOTO proceduresweldingformingtrimmingAutoCADSolidWorksGD&TSAPdata acquisition systemsP2Probotic automationLean manufacturingroot cause analysisproject management

Hard Skills

AutoCADSolidWorks3D Solid ModelingGD&TData Acquisition SystemsP2PSAPGoogle SuiteMicrosoft OfficeLean ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementLOTOWeldingFormingTrimming of Metal/Wire ProductsLeanOEEProblem-SolvingMentoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTime managementAnalytical thinkingMentoring

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Provide hands-on engineering support to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing equipment and processes

Role Subtype Engineering (Non-Software)

Tech Domains CAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft 365, Google Suite, SAP

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Industrial Engineering Technicianengineering techLOTOLockout/TagoutweldingformingtrimmingAutoCADSolidWorks3D Solid ModelingGD&TGoogleMicrosoft OfficeSAPdata acquisition systemsP2Probotic automationLean manufacturingOEELeanroot cause analysisproject managementassociate's degreelean manufacturing

Deal Breakers

Lack of 2 years engineering tech experience, No manufacturing process experience, Unable to work on-site in Findlay, OH

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