Product Development Engineer

Whirlpool•Saint Joseph, MI

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidated for a Product Development Engineer for our Laundry Powertrain team, Analyst. This role is for our St Joseph Tech Center, MI location. The engineer will be responsible for global Laundry Powertrain deliverables, including development, execution, verification & validation, working with global x-functional teams during various phases of projects & across various technologies such as structural mechanics, plastics, sheet metal, rubber, ceramics, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aeronautics or Automobile Engineering
2+ years of experience in product development

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in an engineering-related field
Problem-solving approach with OPEX or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience working with motors or rotative mechanical and/or electromechanical components
Experience in the selection & application of materials for component design
Experience facilitating effective communication across teams
Experience launching products into the market
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Knowledge of UL
Knowledge of APQP(advanced product quality planning) experience
Understanding & reviewing simulation (FEM, FEA, CFD, CAD) reports & incorporating recommendations into design
Hands-on experience in problem solving
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
Proven proactivity on project execution
Driven by One Whirlpool team player
Results-oriented & aligned to Whirlpool values & leadership model
Capable of simplifying complex scenarios into simple & reliable solutions
Strong communication skills, both written & verbal with all levels of Whirlpool's organization

Responsibilities

Accountable for driving New Product Development / Cost & Quality projects for Laundry business with a focus on Laundry Powertrain (Motors & drive system components).
Lead multiple projects simultaneously & drive them to implementation using the project management tools & closely working with design, product approval, manufacturing, assembling & interface teams.
Concept development, design creation, concept evaluation, selection, verification, validation & implementation into production.
Work passionately on innovation, focusing on consumers by generating concepts to help product development & ensuring leadership of the company on technology & performance of products.
Fine-tuning of concepts (Hand calculations, Fit & Function, material selection, DFM / DFA), & drive design using Six Sigma or OPEX Tools, apply GD&T, stack up, & perform drawing reviews.
Drive module-level requirements, functional decomposition of requirements, perform FMEA & work with stakeholders on verification & validation plans.
Work with the product approval team to create test plans, write lab requests & coordinate with the labs to perform the tests, & with a quality team to run PPAP, as well as releasing parts & assemblies within the PLM tool.
Understanding & reviewing simulation reports & incorporating recommendations into the design.
Constant & straight communication with GSS & suppliers to work on the development of products & alignment of roadmaps & strategy plans around specific modules & attributes to help reduce complexity.
Support roadmaps Administrative functions: Training, Team Building, New Products Introduction & Cost & Quality projects Coordination, etc.
Availability for travel, regional and/or international (may be once a quarter on average).

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)
Always On Flexibility
Two-Week Work from Anywhere
Sabbatical