Job Information
Whirlpool Corporation Senior Analyst, Quality Assurance in APODACA, Mexico
Requisition ID: 62879
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of
The Quality Assurance team analyzes and implements quality standards for components, materials or services. Applies measures, sampling methods, testing methodology and other procedures to ensure that quality standards are met. Prepares reports and recommends improvements. Collaborates with suppliers and ensures effective corrective actions are implemented when needed and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs
This role in summary
In order to provide our customers with defect-free products on time, every time, our supplier base must have the same expectations, the SQE position is responsible for the plant’s suppliers performance by ensuring their compliance with our raw material’s designs implementing supplier audits, asking for corrective actions when required, providing follow up on first part approvals (PPAP) and working with Procurement department to ensure correct development of Suppliers.
Your responsibilities will include
To manage incoming inspection department from the inspector’s material evaluation to the final disposition of material
To create and provide follow up with suppliers on 8D reports and Controlled Shipping process, reviewing the effectivity of the implemented containment and corrective actions and having communication with our affected areas (production, logistics, GPO)
To manage the return material authorizations procedure (RMA) and make sure this process keeps its finance compliance with SOX, this implies having a control on the material kept in quarantine, material rejected from warehouses and production lines.
To manage and provide disposition of first part approvals (PPAP)
Create and execute supplier audit process based on supplier’s performance and their components criticality
Follow up on the implementation of the WCM methodology with our suppliers in conjunction with GSS
Effectively manage the area in charge as well as the assigned resources
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline
Fluent communication in English (written and verbal)
Knowledge in Control Quality Plans, PFMEA, Measurement system analysis, Process Capability
Preferred skills and experiences
Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering, quality assurance and/or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing and leading projects to improve product quality
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