Senior Product Development 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 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.

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We currently have an opening for a Product Development Senior Analyst at our Saint Joseph, MI (Edgewater Technology Center) facility. This is an onsite role.

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of product development experience from concept to design release

• Ability to analyze mechanical, electrical and thermal systems
• Demonstrated project management and computer skills
• Black Belt/Operational Excellence Six Sigma experience

• 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).

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.

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