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Product Development Engineer
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A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$83,432 / year median in Michigan
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Requisition ID:
70574 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 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.
- 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 (Computer Aided Design), Drawings, and BOMs (Bill of Materials).
- Develop and capture knowledge required to deliver subsystem level excellence through Design Guides, FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis), DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report), 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 owned components as needed.
- Prepare engineering change documentation. ## Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in engineering product development from concept to design release
- 3+ years of experience with CAD and Product Life Cycle management ## Preferred skills and experiences
- Passion for problem solving and creation of reusable knowledge
- Self-prioritization and organization with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Self motivation and a desire to take the initiative to solve problems
- Strong communications skills with a focus on detail, clarity, and consistency
- Outstanding people skills
- including active listening skills, negotiation skills, presentation skills. Ability to interact confidently and credibly with global customers, brand & marketing personnel, project teams, leadership teams, lab personnel and other engineering personnel
- Desire to learn, develop and grow in your career
- Experience/Education in Heat and Mass Transfer
- Experience/Education in Mechanical Structures
- Experience using Google Suites tools RSRWH ## 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.