• Senior Analyst, Engineering

    Whirlpool Corporation (St. Joseph, MI)


    **Requisition ID:** 66959

    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 WhirlpoolCorp.com.

     

    The team you will be a part of

     

    We currently have an opening for a Product Development Senior Analyst at our Saint Joseph, MI (Edgewater Technology Center) facility. In this role, you will join the Chassis, Ventilation and Packaging Team which are responsible for new product development of freestanding ranges globally.

     

    This role in summary

     

    You will lead 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**

    + **Develop and execute design & verification of Subsystem/Module/Components on schedule and at required cost, quality, and performance levels**

    + **Own engineering release of subsystem design including component and module CAD, Drawings, and BOMs.**

    + **Develop and capture knowledge required to deliver subsystem level excellence through Design Guides, FMEA, RTVM (Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix), A3’s, Tolerance Stack Ups, and other documents.**

    + **Manage design tradeoffs between cost, aesthetics, performance, and other design attributes.**

    + **Align current capability of architecture/supplier/manufacturing/customer solutions to meet product attribute targets and identify solutions for projects where current capability does not align to targets.**

    + **Define a work plan and divide tasks/responsibilities between projects taking into account priorities, milestones and results to be achieved.**

    + **Demonstrate project management skills to drive projects through the design, testing, and implementation phase in a timely manner.**

    + **Coordinate prototype build plans to evaluate design concepts through physical lab testing.**

    + **Participate in and lead Technical Design Previews for subsystem or system development as needed**

    + **Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their growth through hands-on problem-solving and knowledge sharing to enhance capabilities within the team and across subsystems.**

    + **Define and drive the strategic direction for subsystem modules, ensuring alignment with product and platform goals by optimizing design, cost, performance, and manufacturability.**

    + **Travel up to 10% within the United States and International travel to the Global Design Centers.**

    Minimum requirements

    + **Bachelor of Engineering Degree**

    + **3+ years of product development experience from concept to design release**

    Preferred skills and experiences

    + **Bachelor's’ Degree in an Engineering Discipline**

    + **Ability to analyze mechanical, electrical and thermal systems**

    + **Demonstrated project management and computer skills**

    + **Black Belt/Operational Excellence Six Sigma experience**

     

    Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

     

    See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

     

    At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.