Requisition ID 69763 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation NYSE WHR is a leading home appliance company in constant pursuit of improving life at home As theonly 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 2024 the company reported approximately 17 billion in annual sales - close to 90 of which were in the Americas - 44 000 employees and 40 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 Generalist team conducts internal quality controls concerning particular areas or company products to ensure they fulfill given quality procedures and norms Monitors and records inconsistencies with quality procedures and norms Preparing quality analyses and recommends necessary quality procedure changes This role in summary Role Deputy Manager-Supplier Development Engineer Purpose Supplier performance quality management for Asia direct material IPO Supply base Dealing with quality issues for EPI NPI projects Delivering PIQ APQP and PPAP according to the WPD process Problem solving for escalated quality issues working cohesively with Supplier global SQ D team Drive suppliers to improve customer satisfaction to reduce component and product failure Products include refrigeration laundry commodities like Electronics Electro Mechanical Wiring Harness Motor Pump Heater Glass Your responsibilities will include EPI NPI Project management APQP PIQ ensure external buy part development process meets project schedule quality requirements Work with CFT including suppliers on recent projects Deliver PIQ Purchase item qualification PPAP according to project schedule Work with 3rd party to conduct the early production containment to perform NPI inspection Manage information on supplier s quality performance metrics in the field at Whirlpool s manufacturing divisions SIR PPM CAL Identify supplier improvement and risk mitigation opportunities at key supplier sites and manage these improvement activities Drive team work for supplier performance improvement plans and interface with internal and external partners to collaboratively pursue solutions and closure of action plans Analysis of the quality performance capability of Suppliers Drive 8D support line continuity Visit suppliers to perform process characterization drive focus supplier improvement Witness the significant sample building for NPIs during product launch solve the quality issues with a solid action plan verify and validate the efficiency of action plans to ensure products comply with Whirlpool s quality performance reliability and other requirements Conduct Quality System Audits on new suppliers process audit GTCA GSQA Drive a quality culture aligned to Zero Defect with suppliers process partners of the commodity space Supplier training on Whirlpool process systems QC Tools GSQRR PIQ Minimum requirements 6 years of experience in Supplier Quality Experience on Electrical Electronics Electro Mechanical comodity Strong knowledge of APQP PPAP Six sigma Internal Audits Bachelor Degree or above in engineering Electronics Certified Six sigma Green black belt is preferred Be able to use and understand SPC MSE CPK minimum A Certified QMS auditor is preferred 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