Senior Product Safety Engineer

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  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, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . 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.

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.

As a Senior Product Safety Engineer, you will serve as the primary guardian of product integrity and consumer safety for the In Sink Erator  and Whirlpool portfolios. This high-impact role bridges the gap between Engineering, Legal, and Global Regulatory bodies. You will lead safety committees, oversee rigorous product hazard management (PHM), and provide critical technical expertise in product liability litigation and CPSC communications.

• Determine need for safety reviews on product changes or new product introductions and maintain meeting minutes.
• Conduct safety audits in accordance with Whirlpool safety audit requirements and maintain records of audits.
• Provide accident investigation, discovery, and trial support in cooperation with the Whirlpool Legal Department. Work with Whirlpool Corporate Legal personnel and Outside Counsel regarding large product liability claims, site visits, and pending litigations.
• Request and oversee lab testing, where needed, to support projects.
• Stay current on related legislation that may impact our products, including responding to CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) related claims. Report recalls and select safety issues to government agencies.
• Monitor call center, field return data, and third‑party website data to evaluate product safety risks; monitor top field safety issues quarterly.
• Ensure Design for Safety including Product Hazard Management (PHM) assessment and disposition of future risks, and escalating to the executive safety committee as appropriate.
• Participate in NPD (New Product Design) activities; i.e., DFMEA, Design Reviews and Forced Failure Testing; support the product safety and ICU (Instruction & Use Manual) aspects of the various programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems preferred) or a related Science discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, or forensic engineering.

• Advanced Degree: MS in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Industry Expertise:
  Background in consumer electrical/electronics or high‑volume consumer goods.
• Regulatory Familiarity:
  Direct experience navigating CPSC reporting.
• Analytical Mastery:
  Proven expertise in Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and FMEA (Design and Process).
• Communication:
  Exceptional ability to translate complex technical failures into clear, defensible reports for legal and executive audiences.

• 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.

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.