Associate, Engineering

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 70701
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 WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Associate, Engineering. This is an onsite role at our Edgewater, Tech Center in St. Joseph, MI.

In this role, you will join the Cooking Surface Team which are responsible for new product development of surface systems built on freestanding ranges and cooktops of gas and electric fuels. You will lead and support the development of new gas and electric systems from concept through release into production.

Your responsibilities will include

* Translate product level requirements into subsystem/module/component design criteria.
* Participate in and lead Technical Design Previews for subsystem or system development.
* Develop and capture knowledge required to deliver subsystem level excellence through Design Guides, FMEA (Failure Modes Effect and Analysis), RTVM (Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix), A3's, Tolerance Stack Ups,
* and other documents.
* Manage design tradeoffs between cost, aesthetics, performance, and other design attributes.
* Coordinate prototype build plans to evaluate design concepts through physical lab testing or simulation based design.
* Own engineering release of subsystem design including component and module CAD, Drawings, and Bill of Materials.
* Manage components and sub assemblies through means to improve quality and decrease costs.
* Travel up to 10% within the United States and International travel to the Global Design Centers.

Minimum requirements

* Bachelors Degree in Engineering
* 6+ months of engineering experience (experience may include internships, co-ops, or projects)

Preferred skills and experiences

* Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
* Six Sigma
* Demonstrated project management skills
* Ability to analyze mechanical, electrical and thermal systems
* Artificial Intellegence
* Google Enterprise experience in docs, sheets or slides

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What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool's Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:

* Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
* Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
* Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
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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.

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