- Location
- Pune, MH,IN, IN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
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. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
About GTEC
Transforming Vision into Reality: The Global Technology & Engineering Centre. Where India’s world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation.
## The team you will be a part of
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.
## This role in summary
The position is responsible to lead and execute design and development of component/ module /subsystem by preparing concepts in Mechanical Structures, thermal, hydraulics , combustion and mechatronics. Builds on organizational/process knowledge, understands business needs. Solves complex problems, trade-offs & prioritizes design decisions.
## Your responsibilities will include
- Lead cross functional projects and coordinate with Internal and external stakeholders.
- Interpret lab reports / simulation reports to drive the design decisions.
- Lead to generate and recommend the developed engineering concepts and effectively communicate to different stakeholders during Project/ Design Reviews as part of the product development process.
- Responsible for converting Consumer Requirements into Engineering Requirements.
- Drive the usage of DFMEA, Tolerance stack up analysis and apply DFx (DFA, DFM, DFR, DFS, DFSS) methodologies during product design and development.
- Drive material selection based on functional requirements.
- Responsible for product/ subsystem specific test plans as per standards to get the design changes approved.
- Creates Model Shop / Lab requests / Simulation requests and support in Virtual/ Physical build as applicable.
- Utilize the PLM (Windchill) system for design release, documentation control and workflow.
## Minimum requirements
Education:
- B.E / B.Tech : 6-10 years in product development industry
- M.Tech : 5-8 years in product development industry
Experience: 6- 10 years B.E/B.Tech and 5-8 years M.Tech
Key Deliverables
- Release Product / Subsystem / Module / Component designs & drawings as per project targets.
- Product Design tools - Concept Selection Matrix, DFMEA, Tolerance Stack Ups, DVP etc.
- Design Validation & Verification Reports - Lab requests, Prototyping requests, Simulation requests as required in the project.
- Project Management Tools - Project Scheduling, Scope & Risk Management.
## Preferred skills and experiences
- Proficiency & Experience in designing parts in Sheet metal, Plastic, Casting and other manufacturing processes and materials
- Proficient knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and tools to verify design for assembly/ Reliability/ Manufacturability/ Safety.
- Proficient & Experience in GD&T, Design Standards, variation analysis, DFMEA.
- Proficient & Experience in material selection and in-depth knowledge in metal, alloy & polymer materials
- Ability to interpret Simulation / Test results.
- Proficient & Experience in Product Development process.
- Proficient & Experience in project planning & management.
- Hands on experience on Six sigma/OPEX/ Lean tools and practices.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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.
Join the Powerhouse of Home Innovation.
GTEC is more than an engineering centre; it is where the future of the home is being designed, tested, and perfected. We invite you to be part of a team that is not just witnessing the digital revolution but leading it—creating a lasting impact on everyday lives, one innovation at a time.
