Senior Engineer- New Product Introduction (NPI)

Whirlpool • Marion, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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.
Whirlpool is currently seeking a Sr Analyst, Engineering within our Product Transformation organization to join the North American Region (NAR) Manufacturing team. This position will lead projects at our Manufacturing (MFG) locations based on North America product execution plans. Please note, this position will be located in Marion, Ohio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading a team consisting of engineering & operations professionals.
• Advanced technical degree or engineering certifications, such as Black Belt
• Experience in leading project teams from inception through completion, with direct responsibility for execution of vertical start-up
• Understanding & practical application of fundamental quality tools & statistics used for problem solving.
• Independent with guidance in only complex scenarios
• Ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication skills. Effectively sharing & obtaining information from internal & external parties.
• Strong decision-making skills, with a drive to proactively obtain complete & accurate information.
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Product Development processes
• Understanding and practical application of fundamental quality tools & statistics used for problem solving
• Experience in applying technical knowledge to solve a range of problems
• Strong Computer skills, such as Google Workspace and SmartSheets

Responsibilities

• MFG lead for all MFG requirements to support new product launches into the MFG footprint, including creation & management of project scope, schedule, budget, reviews, and deliverables
• MFG lead representative on project core teams
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, consumer design, product design, quality, procurement, safety, MFG engineering/ support, and materials teams to ensure all deliverables are understood and met
• Engineering builds planning & execution between MFG and engineering teams
• Ensure readiness of Early Product Containment activity management (led by quality)
• Plans and prepares MFG to establish the lead time of production operations to meet shipping dates
• MFG voice input to Bill of Materials (BOM) and component status
• Facilitate factory analysis, including capacity, equipment footprint, material flow/ storage, labor/cost roll-up, asset reuse, and CAPEX submission
• Ability to work in a manufacturing & office environment, walking long distances, stand on feet for long periods of time, minor lifting (generally 30lbs or less)
• 15% travel (Domestic)

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level