Senior Product Development Engineer

Whirlpool • Saint Joseph, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

We currently have an opening for a Product Development Senior Analyst at our Saint Joseph, MI (Edgewater Technology Center) facility. This is an onsite role. In this role, you will join the Cavity and Door Team which are responsible for new product development of freestanding ranges globally. You will lead the development of new gas and electric systems from concept through release into production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of product development experience from concept to design release

Nice To Haves

• Ability to analyze mechanical, electrical and thermal systems
• Demonstrated project management and computer skills
• Black Belt/Operational Excellence Six Sigma experience

Responsibilities

• Translate product level requirements into subsystem/module/component design criteria
• Develop and execute design & verification of Subsystem/Module/Components on schedule and at required cost, quality, and performance levels
• Own engineering release of subsystem design including component and module CAD, Drawings, and BOMs.
• Develop and capture knowledge required to deliver subsystem level excellence through Design Guides, FMEA, RTVM (Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix), A3’s, Tolerance Stack Ups, and other documents.
• Manage design tradeoffs between cost, aesthetics, performance, and other design attributes.
• Align current capability of architecture/supplier/manufacturing/customer solutions to meet product attribute targets and identify solutions for projects where current capability does not align to targets.
• Define a work plan and divide tasks/responsibilities between projects taking into account priorities, milestones and results to be achieved.
• Demonstrate project management skills to drive projects through the design, testing, and implementation phase in a timely manner.
• Coordinate prototype build plans to evaluate design concepts through physical lab testing.
• Work with cross-functional team members (Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, Service, etc.)
• Participate in and lead Technical Design Previews for subsystem or system development as needed
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their growth through hands-on problem-solving and knowledge sharing to enhance capabilities within the team and across subsystems.
• Define and drive the strategic direction for subsystem modules, ensuring alignment with product and platform goals by optimizing design, cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Prepare engineering change documentation.
• Travel up to 10% within the United States and International travel to the Global Design Centers.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• fitness & educational reimbursement programs
• kitchenettes
• 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 - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

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