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A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.
$90,805 / year median in Michigan
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Requisition ID:
73013 About Whirlpool Corporation 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 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales
- close to 90% of which were in the Americas
- 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.
- Develop Wash System algorithms, logic and cycle design, including development for Residential and Commercial washers
- Optimize appliance performance through module development and parameterization
- Support module technology roadmaps, including complexity reduction, attribute requirements, and cost & quality initiatives
- Characterize the critical module parameters that contribute to system level attribute requirements (functional decomposition) and capture knowledge required to deliver module-level excellence
- Develop an understanding of washer physics, with a key focus on Chemical, Mechanical and Thermal dynamics that govern the wash system
- Support new product design from concept development through execution, including Advanced Development and Production Development projects
- Develop multiple concepts and utilize Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), design verification plans (DVP), and risk management tools to assist in decisions for performance attributes
- Develop new, and improve upon existing, test methodologies and test plans for performance verification and validation
- Support marketing claims development and validation
- Support Regulatory product compliance for NAR and other countries where NAR products are marketed
- Translate the Voice of the Consumer into Engineering requirements and targets ## Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in Appliance or Consumer Goods Industry
- 3+ years of experience in problem solving in an engineering environment ## Preferred skills and experiences
- Masters of Science in Engineering
- Green Belt/Opex/Six Sigma certification and/or experience
- Proficient knowledge of Risk Management and Project Management
- Understanding of wash process fundamentals and underlying scientific concepts
- Strong communication skills ## What we offer Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more!
Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations:
Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy- Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability
- additional costs required). ## Additional information Whirlpool's Ways of Working Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
- 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.