Product Development Engineer
Requisition ID: 72764
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, includingWhirlpool,KitchenAid,
JennAir, Maytag,Amana,Brastemp,Consul, andInSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported
approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -
41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional
information about the company can be found atWhirlpoolCorp.com.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Product Development Engineer at Analyst level open to join our Edgewater Technology Center Engineering and Technology organization.
You will support new product integration as well as future cost and quality projects as a Cooking Technology Subsystem Engineer. This will involve translating a project scope into an actionable development plan by creating a project schedule, performing concept generation, creating and executing test plans, releasing component and subsystem designs, and supporting implementation into a manufacturing process. On a daily basis, you will need to brainstorm design concepts to meet product requirements and then evaluate the concepts through lab testing and simulation analyses. It will be your responsibility to manage design trade-offs between performance, cost, aesthetics, and other product attributes. Trade-off management will require collaboration with a wide spectrum of process partners from other engineers to the marketing organization. On any given day, you will have a wide variety of work that needs to be self managed and prioritized to meet project commitments.
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 (Computer Aided Design), Drawings, and BOMs (Bill of Materials).
Develop and capture knowledge required to deliver subsystem level excellence through Design Guides, FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis), DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report), 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.
Work with cross-functional team members (Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, Service, etc.)
Participate in and lead Technical Design Previews for owned components as needed.
Prepare engineering change documentation.
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
2+ years of experience in engineering product development from concept to design release
1+ years of experience with CAD and Product Life Cycle management
Preferred skills and experiences
Passion for problem solving and creation of reusable knowledge
Self-prioritization and organization with the ability to manage multiple projects
Self motivation and a desire to take the initiative to solve problems
Strong communications skills with a focus on detail, clarity, and consistency
Outstanding people skills - including active listening skills, negotiation skills, presentation skills. Ability to interact confidently and credibly with global customers, brand & marketing personnel, project teams, leadership teams, lab personnel and other engineering personnel
Desire to learn, develop and grow in your career
Experience/Education in Heat and Mass Transfer
Experience/Education in Mechanical Structures
Experience using Google Suite tools
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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