Requisition ID: 69857 

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 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  

The team you will be a part of

Join our Finished Product Development Quality team Reporting to our Leader in China, you will be the quality assurance partner for finished products (small appliances, major appliances, CPG) across the Latin NAR region (mainly Mexico and the US). Your mission is to ensure flawless product launches and drive continuous quality improvement in our supplier network.

Your responsibilities will include

• New Product Quality (NPI): Lead the quality lifecycle for new products, ensuring suppliers meet rigorous standards by delivering key quality gates like PIQ (APQP) and PPAP for a seamless, defect-free launch;

• Supplier Performance & Development: Lead the qualification of new suppliers and manage the continuous improvement of existing suppliers. Develop customized intervention plans for underperforming suppliers to achieve and maintain IATF 16949 compliance;

• Continuous Improvement & Analytics: Use advanced data analytics (e.g., Six Sigma concepts) to interpret complex product failure data, identify top global failure modes (GSIR), and execute cross-functional projects to reduce the Total Cost of Quality (TCQ) significantly;

• Systematic Problem Solving: Utilize formal problem-solving methodologies (8D/A3) to analyze significant quality issues, ensure timely closure with permanent corrective actions, and prevent recurrence;

• Global Alignment: Collaborate with international teams to drive global quality initiatives, align on standards, and scale best practices across the organization.

Minimum requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or above in Engineering or Science.

• Experience: Desirable: 2+ years in Quality, preferably in the appliance industry.

• Language: Fluent English (oral and written) is mandatory.

• Technical Knowledge: Proven knowledge and ability to apply quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, and 8D.

• Core Competencies: Strong critical thinking, data analytical capabilities, and experience with process/product quality management.

• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally.

• Schedule: Flexibility to join evening calls (approx. 2-6 hours/week) with the global team.

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.