Requisition ID: 66726 

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

Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Analyst, Engineering opening to join our CGL Product Delivery team. 

This role in summary

This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, from developing new water filtration products like reverse osmosis to enhancing our crucial refrigerator filter platform. You will collaborate with Refrigeration manufacturing on essential maintenance of business(MOB) activities for water filters and contribute to future product direction through innovation workshops. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to create new products such as filter interfaces and Advanced Water Filtration Systems.

Your responsibilities will include

 

Lead the technical aspect for filtration launches on refrigerator platforms.  

Apply Whirlpool Product Development(WPD) Process and conduct design reviews for projects 

Execute the technical requirements for a project including DFMEAs, Drawing Release, Safety Audits, DVP&Rs 

Interact with the Category Manager, Procurement, Project Manager, Legal and Suppliers to launch products 

Maintain the current products on the market for refrigerator filters and support refrigerator quality projects 

Develop project schedules that align with the project master schedule 

Communicate clearly cross functionally on risks and mitigation plans 

Translate product requirements into engineering specifications 

Ability to work cross functionally across 2 different business units(CGL and Refrigerator Platform).

Work as a System Integrator and Project leader on minor initiatives.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

Minimum of 5 years experience in an engineering field (Technical Project Management Experience and Familiarity with Stage Gate Product Development Methodology such as WPD)

 

Preferred skills and experiences

Master of science 

Familiarity with refrigerator water systems 

Strong understanding of Fluid Mechanics

Strong understanding of and familiarity with engineering tools and documentation ( PFMEA, DFMEA, DVP, requirements writing, etc. )

Basic understanding of design for manufacturability, GD&T, BOM structure is a plus

Strong understanding of plastic part design for injection molding

Usage of A3 or 8D process and ability to work cross-functionally to solve design or field issues  Flexibility of working with Global team

OPEX/Sig Sigma Knowledge is a plus

Strong decision-making skills with a drive to proactively obtain complete and accurate information

A self starter with the capability to work across functional boundaries to solve problems 

Excellent Communication Skills 

Travel -10 to 20%

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