Analyst, Engineering

Requisition ID: 73882

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. Additional

information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

## 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

We currently have an opening for a Product Development Analyst at our Saint Joseph, MI (Edgewater Technology Center) facility. In this role, you will join the Door & Cavity 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.

## Your responsibilities will include

• 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

## Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree

• 2+ years of product development experience from concept to design release

## Preferred skills and experiences

• Ability to analyze mechanical, electrical and thermal systems

• Demonstrated project management and computer skills

• Black Belt/Operational Excellence Six Sigma experience

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