Fluid Systems Engineer

Requisition ID: 71061


About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As theonly 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.


This role in summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst Engineer to join the Dishwasher Team at the Saint Joseph Technology Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan.Operating onsite, this role centers on driving New Product Development (NPD) to develop & deliver innovative electromechanical, thermal, and hydraulic components for NAR dishwasher products. The successful candidate will be the module owner for Dry System and be the attribute owner for Dry Performance and Satisfaction.


As a technical leader, you will collaborate closely with system architects, laboratory teams, and procurement leads to develop and execute comprehensive Dry module roadmaps complementing Energy requirements. This position requires an engineering professional who can effectively partner with global design studios, external suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) implementation. Responsibilities also include managing release schedules, mitigating risks, and achieving key Total Cost of Quality (TCQ) and Total Variable Cost (TVC) goals across global product lines.

The ideal candidate will leverage real-life consumer insights and emerging industry trends to design solutions for the next generation of home appliances. Acting as a mentor and collaborator within a highly successful, globally distributed team, you will establish data acquisition strategies and conduct deep technical reviews to continuously improve Dry system performance and reliability. Domestic travel will be required periodically to lead workshops, conduct research, and participate in cross-functional project reviews.

Your responsibilities will include

• Research, Design & Technology Roadmap
  Innovation & Value Creation: Research, design, and develop advanced electromechanical and thermal technologies that deliver a compelling value proposition for customers and the business.
• Strategic Roadmapping: Develop global, long-term electromechanical module strategies and technology roadmaps that support product plans and meet target attributes.
  Product Leadership: Architect and develop technical solutions that secure and maintain industry product leadership.
  Resource & Knowledge Management: Balance module development with knowledge creation/capture, while effectively managing module-level resource prioritization.
• Product Development & Lifecycle Management
  End-to-End Development: Drive New Product Development (NPD), cost-reduction, and quality-improvement projects for the Dish business, specifically focusing on electromechanical and dry system components (e.g., inlet valves, dispensers, fans, blowers).
• Concept to Production: Lead concept development, design creation, evaluation, selection, and verification/validation (V&V) for production implementation (covering plastics, sheet metal, and elastomer components), this includes basic 3D modeling.
  System Optimization: Optimize existing dry system performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Execution, Testing & Quality Assurance
  Develop FMEA and Execute DVP: develop subsystem and component FMEAs, translate those requirements into a DVP and lead the completion of the DVP with V&V, Manufacturing and Simulation teams.
• Subsystem Tolerance Analysis: Identify and complete tolerance stacks on critical gaps.
• Data & Analysis: Set up and execute data acquisition, analysis, and evaluation to drive data-based design decisions.
  Design Reviews: Lead and actively participate in detailed technical and design reviews to ensure robust product quality.
• Lab Coordination: Manage and coordinate requests for the testing lab and model shop to ensure timely prototyping and validation.
  Cross-Functional Collaboration & Manufacturing
• Global Stakeholder Alignment: Partner with cross-functional and globally distributed teams (Design, Marketing, Manufacturing, etc.) to define release schedules and secure necessary sign-offs for consumer delivery.
  Supplier & DFM Coordination: Collaborate with procurement and external suppliers to manage tooling development, conducting Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and manufacturability reviews.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in product design and development

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Core Electromechanical Knowledge:Working knowledge of actuators, motors, switches, controls, sensors, and transducers
• Proficient in Geometric: Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Domain Specifics:Strong understanding of technologies in electromechanical components & appliance cycle algorithm areas
• CAD & Simulation Understanding: Experience in 3D CAD modeling and knowledge of simulation tools
• Data Acquisition & Analytics : Experience developing data acquisition setups and utilizing statistical analysis tools like Minitab
• Project Leadership:Proven project management experience with a demonstrated ability to successfully drive multiple projects simultaneously
• Regulatory & Vendor Relations: Experience partnering with external third parties, including suppliers and regulatory bodies
• Metrics-Driven Success: An excellent track record of meeting and exceeding Total Cost of Quality (TCQ) and Total Variable costs (TVC) goals and objectives
• Quality Methodology:Good understanding of manufacturing processes, component variation, and Six Sigma/Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) best practices
• Global Mentorship: Outstanding interpersonal and people skills, with a proven ability to mentor, coach, and support globally distributed team members
• Cross-Functional Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization
• Soft Skills: Exceptional decision-making and analytical problem-solving abilities

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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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