Senior Engineer

Requisition ID: 67611

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

The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

This Role In Summary

The position is responsible for design and development of component(s)/module by preparing concepts in Mechanical Structures, thermal, hydraulics , combustion and mechatronics. Builds on organizational/process knowledge, understands business needs. Solves simple problems, analyzes and provides solutions/ alternatives. Moderate guidance and direction needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible to generate and review engineering design concepts at module/component level and aimed at improving performance, increasing quality and/ or optimizing cost.
• Drive engineering calculations as required supporting Design integrity.
• Evaluate, recommend the developed concepts in terms of engineering, manufacturing and suggest best concept, priority of selection, and other trade-off if necessary.
• Coordinate and effectively communicate the Design Concepts with different stakeholders during Project/ Design Reviews
• Responsible to understand project requirements/physics of problem/ Design requirements.
• Responsible to convert Consumer Requirements into less complex Technical problem and perform component level designs independently with help from SME’s
• Apply DFx( DFA,DFM,DFR,DFS,DFSS) methodologies in Design in consultation with SME’s
• Responsible to select materials for the functional requirements.
• Making samples or working models by hand or using computerized prototyping equipment.
• Responsible for DVP line item for component/module level
• Create Model Shop / Lab requests /SBD requests and support in Virtual/ Physical build as applicable
• Drive /Support /Contribute projects using product development process
• Responsible for Product Structure Management at component / module level.
• Generate ideas using various VA/VE tools like teardowns to continuously build LOS for future projects.
• Analyze SIR and BOM data to calculate the feasibility of design concepts and solutions
• Contributes and supports product benchmarking.
  
  

Your Responsibilities Will Include

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS- B.Tech/ BE Mech , ME / MTECH

EXPERIENCE- 4 To 6

Key Deliverables

• Perform/Support/Contribute DFMEA, Tolerance stack up analysis and other preventive action steps during product design and development.
• Engineering Concept Designs for plastic and Sheet Metal parts
• DFMEAs
• Value engineering ideas
• Tolerance Stack Analysis
• DFX tool usage for driving engineering solutions
  
  

TECHNICAL

• Understanding of Appliance/automotive manufacturing / assembly methods
• Basic knowledge in engineering principles
• Basic awareness and understanding on materials Selection
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Variation Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  
  

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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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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