Senior Analyst Engineering

Requisition ID: 67956

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

The Electrical Engineering team designs, develops or coordinates development of components, small systems, quality systems, processes or materials.

• Accountable for driving New Product Development / Cost & Quality projects for Laundry business with a focus on Laundry Powertrain (Motors & drive system components).
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously & drive them to implementation using the project management tools & closely working with design, product approval, manufacturing, assembling & interface teams.
• Concept development, design creation, concept evaluation, selection, verification, validation & implementation into production.
• Work passionately on innovation, focusing on consumers by generating concepts to help product development & ensuring leadership of the company on technology & performance of products.
• Fine-tuning of concepts (Hand calculations, Fit & Function, material selection, DFM / DFA), & drive design using Six Sigma or OPEX Tools, apply GD&T, stack up, & perform drawing reviews.
• Drive module-level requirements, functional decomposition of requirements, perform FMEA & work with stakeholders on verification & validation plans.
• Work with the product approval team to create test plans, write lab requests & coordinate with the labs to perform the tests, & with a quality team to run PPAP, as well as releasing parts & assemblies within the PLM tool.
• Understanding & reviewing simulation reports & incorporating recommendations into the design.
• Constant & straight communication with GSS & suppliers to work on the development of products & alignment of roadmaps & strategy plans around specific modules & attributes to help reduce complexity.
• Support roadmaps Administrative functions: Training, Team Building, New Products Introduction & Cost & Quality projects Coordination, etc.
• Availability for travel, regional and/or international (may be once a quarter on average).

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Aeronautics/Automobile Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development in the related field.
• Proficient in English language (Read, write & speak).
• Hands-on experience in problem solving.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Proven proactivity on project execution.
• Driven by One Whirlpool team player.
• Results-oriented & aligned to Whirlpool values & leadership model.
• Capable of simplifying complex scenarios into simple & reliable solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both written & verbal with all levels of Whirlpool's organization.

• Master's Degree in an engineering-related field.
• Problem-solving approach with OPEX or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience working with motors or rotative mechanical and/or electromechanical components.
• Experience in the selection & application of materials for component design.
• Experience facilitating effective communication across teams.
• Experience launching products into the market.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Knowledge of UL.
• Knowledge of APQP(advanced product quality planning) experience.
• Understanding & reviewing simulation (FEM, FEA, CFD, CAD) reports & incorporating recommendations into design.

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