Associate Studio 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 drives 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, about 90% of which were in the Americas, with 44,000 employees and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Associate Studio Engineer, Product Design opening in our Global Design Organization.

DESIGN supports Whirlpool’s vision to “Be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home, and in the world.” We inspire lasting engagement, product leadership, and meaningful experiences at home and for our world. We do this on a foundation of empathy, innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, with people at the center of our process.

In this position, you will collaborate with senior Studio Engineering mentors to bridge the gap between Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams globally. Your primary objective will be to help develop aesthetically compelling and innovative products that are technically and commercially viable. You will maintain a rigorous standard of perceived quality in every technical discussion.

• Utilize Creo to build aesthetic models and assemblies, using class‑A surfacing to preserve design integrity during technical transitions.
• Act as a liaison to align engineering specifications and marketing needs with the overall design vision.
• Support Industrial Designers by providing technical guidance on major layouts, human factors, and packaging.
• Solve complex challenges related to mechanics, structure, and manufacturing while ensuring engineering feasibility.
• Cultivate professional relationships and networks with internal partners to achieve unified design outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of engineering or design experience or Associate’s degree and 2+ years of engineering or design experience.

• Ability to contribute effectively to Studio team critiques of processes and products.
• Skill in identifying technically sound solutions that respect the aesthetic vision.
• Foundational knowledge of craftsmanship and its relevance to product design.
• Knowledge of diverse plastic production (e.g., blow molding, co‑injection, two‑shot molding) and steel fabrication (e.g., machined, folded) processes.

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy – Early Childhood Center (subject to availability).

• Always On Flexibility – Autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside‑of‑work commitments.
• Two‑Week Work from Anywhere – Minimum one‑week increments for up to two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical – Four weeks paid leave after 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.