Job Snapshot
Location:
Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, IL
Industry:
Consumer Products
Manufacturing
Merchandising
Manages Others:
Not Specified
Job Type:
Skilled Labor - Trades
Manufacturing
Engineering
Finance
Experience:
Not Specified
Contact Information
Description
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT OUR WHQ IN BENTON HARBOR, MI
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool is the industry leader in the manufacturing and marketing of home appliances. Whirlpool is a global company and markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names in more than 170 countries around the world.
Whirlpool is a company that creates innovative solutions and products to meet consumer needs. As a result, we have been recognized as one of the world's 100 most innovative companies by Business Week magazine and the Boston Consulting Group. Additionally, Whirlpool Corporation was ranked among the Top 20 Innovators in Consumer Products by The Patent Board and has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 20 Companies for Leaders by Hewitt Associates and Fortune magazine.
Our unique business strategy provides us with an unmatched leadership position and ability to build and sustain loyalty to our brands. Our strategy allows us to move with greater speed to better serve our trade customer and end consumers around the globe.
Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Sr. Analyst - Cross Product Optimization (Electrical Components) opening to provide expertise in our Cost Estimating & Research function.
Day to Day (what a typical day or week look like in this role)
Reporting to the Sr. Manager for Cost Estimating & Research, the Sr. Analyst responsible for the development and ownership of accurate and consistent product cost models, engaging in various activities with cross functional teams that will utilize material cost/design knowledge to drive cost/quality improvement, and improve day to day procurement and engineering practices by infusing knowledge and processes into mainstream negotiation/product development activities.
Providing expertise on the electronics commodity groups, including the various processes for manufacturing parts, the Sr. Analyst will have a strong understanding of the cost structures of the specific component industries in the relevant producing regions, and a solid working knowledge of financial classification of costs/product accounting.
Driving a world-class product cost knowledge base that will enable the Global Sourcing Strategy, including optimizing supply base negotiations, the Sr. Analyst supports the target costing process / value engineering efforts, ensuring best cost at First Launch of new products, and ultimately resulting in cost leadership and sustained competitive advantage.
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Requirements
What You Will Do
- Own and maintain specific component cost models
- Be the global DFM champion for the DFM/A competitive costing
- Support Global Component Architecture activities
- Support Ad Hoc projects as required
What You Need to Succeed
- BS in Engineering (ME, EE) Supply Chain or Finance. MBA level preferred
- 5 years experience as an engineer working in a procurement, operations, manufacturing or supply chain role focusing on electrical components.
- Familiarity with the manufacturing & assembly processes used to produce electronic components and assemblies
- Financial analysis skills focusing on the financial impact of changes to design specification, manufacturing process, and supply chain costs.
- Strong computer skills including: Excel, CAD, and product eval software (DFMA©, Cost Vision©, SEER©, etc)
- Solid analytical skills and business vision including experience with lean mfg process (Toyota approach), DFM, DFA, and manufacturing cost structure analysis.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in managing cross functional projects and personnel management.
- Demonstrated capabilities using statistical and problem solving tools is required.
- Ability to lead and train others in the target costing process.
- Technical trouble shooting & problem solving, creative capabilities, applied engineering principles, manufacturing technologies, drawing comprehension, and technical writing ability.
Endless Opportunities
Whirlpool has big plans for the future, just like you. We understand that it takes preparation and hard work to get there. So, we offer challenging purpose, ownership of your role, great teams, and tools to build your capability. In our performance-based setting, you can take your career in exciting new directions - and as far as you want to go.
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