Associate, Systems Engineering

Description

Job Summary: This role involves defining product requirements, managing complexity within the product portfolio, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Key Highlights: 1. Define and align product requirements and analyze trade-offs. 2. Manage the complexity of the product portfolio. 3. Lead engineering to define target ranges for requirements. **Requisition ID:** 71257 **About Whirlpool Corporation** Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world’s leading appliance company, continuously improving life at home. As the only major U.S. manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving significant innovation to meet growing consumer needs through its portfolio of iconic brands, including *Whirlpool*, *KitchenAid*, *JennAir*, *Maytag*, *Amana*, *Brastemp*, *Consul*, and *InSinkErator*. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales—nearly 90% in the Americas—44,000 employees, and 40 technology research and manufacturing centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. **The team you’ll join** ------------------------------------ The Systems Engineering team designs new products, modifies existing designs, improves manufacturing techniques, and develops test procedures based on engineering feasibility, economic considerations, and customer demand.**Summary of this role** ----------------------- This role is part of the Cooking Latin America System Architect team, responsible for defining product requirements by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and analyzing tradeoffs to deliver the optimal product. A key priority is managing and reducing complexity within the product portfolio. **Your responsibilities will include** ------------------------------------ * Define and align product requirements by interacting with cross-functional stakeholders and analyzing tradeoffs to deliver the optimal product. * Lead meetings with stakeholders to discuss and resolve requirements and trade-offs. * Lead engineering to set target ranges for requirements in support of the project scope. * Manage the complexity of the product portfolio by understanding variables that affect it and coordinating optimization opportunities. * Oversee requirements complexity across multiple projects, considering re-use or retirement of existing requirements. * Manage the cooking requirement library, including roles/access, reviews, and data organization. **Minimum Requirements** ---------------------- * Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any engineering discipline. * Systems/Technical knowledge: Solid experience in Product Development. * Systems/Technical knowledge: Solid experience in Project Management. **Desired Skills and Experience** ----------------------------------------- * Language skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. * Systems/Technical knowledge: Experience with Complexity Management and Requirements Engineering. * Systems/Technical knowledge: Experience in the appliances industry, especially cooking, and system integration skills. * General: Global team experience and technical coaching abilities. * General: Strong analytical skills, experience in solving practical issues, and engaging cross-functional teams. **What We Offer** -------------------- \_Discount on products through Compra Certa; \_Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more) \_Access to the Company Recreation Club available for affiliated employees and guests; \_Gympass; \_Employee Support Program, with 24-hour assistance from legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists; \_Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company for female employees; \_Benefits such as consigned or social loans, health and dental plans, life insurance, and private pension plans competitive with the market; \_Services available on-site: cafeteria, internal bank branch, and lactation room; \_Transportation voucher or free parking at the company; \_Meals on-site; \_Food voucher; \_Two weeks of remote work from anywhere;\_After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave; \_Extended maternity/paternity leave. Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe-conosco-no-brasil/ **Additional Information** -------------------------- This position is located in Rio Claro, approximately 2 hours away from São Paulo in an important industrial center of the state. At this plant is located the production of Washing-Machines, Stoves, Ovens and Cooktops, also located here is the Dish and Washing Machines Technology Center and the Finished Products Distribution Center. **Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation** See what it’s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting the Whirlpool Careers website. 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 based on race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or intellectual disability, or any other condition protected by law.