Product Development Senior Analyst

Requisition ID: 65381

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.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Product Development Senior Analyst for our Refrigeration team. This role is for our Ottawa, OH location, however we are open to candidates in Benton Harbor, MI.

The engineer will be responsible for global Mechanical structures sub system deliverables, including development, verification, and execution; working with global cross-system teams during various phases of projects and across various technologies such as structural mechanics, foaming, thermal sealing etc.

Your responsibilities will include

Drive New Product Development / Cost & Quality projects for refrigeration business with focus on structural modules

Own and drive structural module development – concept development & conversion into design, concept evaluation & selection, testing and implementation (plastic and sheet metal components)

Fine tuning of concept (hand calculations, Fit & Finish, material selection, design for Manufacturing/design for assembly)

Drive module level requirements, functional decomposition of requirement, perform FMEA (failure mode and effect analysis), work with stakeholders on verification and validation plan

Drive design using simple Six Sigma or OPEX operational excellence tools (thought map, product map), apply GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) stack up, perform drawing review, usage of simple Pro/e tools

Understanding and reviewing simulation reports (ANSYS, Mold flow etc) and incorporating recommendations into design.

Overall Coordination Structural components for NPI, Cost and quality projects with focus on technical solutions and deliverables.

Own roadmaps and strategy plans around specific Structures Module and attribute.

Coach and Mentor to other associate engineers in the team to develop structural competency in the team.

Administrative functions: training,team building, NPI and Cost quality project Coordination etc.

Availability for travel; regional (once a quarter on average) / international (may be required)

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

4 years of experience in engineering and New Product Development

Preferred skills and experiences

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material science

1 years of experience in requirements engineering and management

Experience in the field of Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy industries, Appliance, HVAC industries.

Certified Reliability Engineer, AVS (Associate Value Specialist) Certified, System Engineering Certification.

Problem-solving approach with OPEX (Operational Excellence) or Six Sigma certification

Hands-on experience in the design and development of appliance products

Experience facilitating effective communication across cross-functional teams ranging from highly technical resources to business resources and spread out over North America, Asia, and EuropeRSRWH

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 apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

Flexible Friday – Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.

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.

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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.

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