Associate, Engineering

Whirlpool • Saint Joseph, MI

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Associate Engineer for the Laundry division’s Aesthetic team. This role will be based out of our St. Joseph Tech Center, in Benton Harbor, MI. This role is onsite and note remote.
You will collaborate globally with cross-functional teams to deliver superior quality products across Whirlpool brands, ensuring alignment with company targets and consumer needs. As an Associate Engineer, you will lead efforts to understand emerging trends, seek out real-life insights, and apply these learnings to design solutions that will impact the next generation of home appliances.
This role may require international and domestic travel to collaborate with global design studios, attend workshops, conduct research, and participate in project reviews. The frequency of travel will vary based on project needs and business priorities. You will be responsible for developing and executing sub-system components, ensuring timely delivery and meeting required performance standards. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and globally distributed teams to define release schedules, manage risks, and address dependencies. Your focus will be on leading New Product Development to deliver innovative structural and aesthetic components for laundry products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of problem-solving approaches with OPEX (Operational Excellence)
• Experience facilitating effective communication across teams
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Knowledge of lean principles and the ability to apply them to establish and/or improve processes
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, decision-making, planning, project management, and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects
• Team player
• Result oriented
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This includes the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Whirlpool’s organization

Responsibilities

• Collaborate globally with cross-functional teams to deliver superior quality products across Whirlpool brands, ensuring alignment with company targets and consumer needs.
• Lead efforts to understand emerging trends, seek out real-life insights, and apply these learnings to design solutions that will impact the next generation of home appliances.
• Develop and execute sub-system components, ensuring timely delivery and meeting required performance standards.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and globally distributed teams to define release schedules, manage risks, and address dependencies.
• Lead New Product Development to deliver innovative structural and aesthetic components for laundry products.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
• Kitchenettes
• Beautiful, recently renovated office space
• Free coffee
• Biking/walking trails
• Access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees