Associate, Engineering

Description

Summary: This role involves supporting product development for Cooktop/Range surface components and subsystems, focusing on design, problem-solving, and quality improvement. Highlights: 1. Discover, develop, and evaluate new product ideas and enhancements 2. Lead and track all phases of the product life cycle 3. Create ideas for new designs, cost reduction, and quality improvement **Requisition ID:** 69695 **About Whirlpool Corporation** Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As theonly 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. **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** ------------------------ LAR Surface Subsystem Associate is mainly responsible for components and Subsystem design of a Cooktop/Range surface. LAR Surface Subsystem belongs to the LAR Performance Subsystem team, located in Joinville (Brazil), in this role the candidate will work on product development for all LAR regions. **Your responsibilities will include** -------------------------------------- * Supporting and working for projects through all project phases * Solving problems and finding reliable technical solutions for the application * Creating ideas for new designs, cost reduction and quality improvement projects * Develop and capture knowledge required to deliver subsystem level excellence through Design Guides, FMEA, DVP\&R, A3’s, Tolerance Stack Ups, and other documents. * Cooperating with other functions (marketing, design, industrial engineering) * Supporting Product Specification based on released documentation and validated tests * Support benchmarking activities, experimentation, data analysis via statistical tools (6 sigma, Opex) * Coordinate prototype build plans to evaluate design concepts through physical lab testing **Minimum requirements** ------------------------ * Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field desired * Experience in the same or very similar role **Preferred skills and experiences** ------------------------------------ * Experience in component/product development lifecycle management * Drawing experience and GD\&T (Geometry Dimensioning \& Tolerancing) application (tolerance definition and analysis), * Experience in component/product development with 3D CAD modeling (Creo 4\.0 is preferred), Windchill experience is a plus * Knowledge of DFMEA, Requirements management, 6 SIGMA tools * Knowledge in tooling construction is a plus * Experience with gas system/product development is an advantage * Knowledge in simulation analysis (Finite Element Analysis) is an advantage * Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field desired 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.