**Requisition ID:** 72267 **About Whirlpool Corporation** Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As 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_ , _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 . **This role in summary** Whirlpool is looking for a Product Development Sr. Engineer for our Motors team. The engineer will be responsible for global Motors deliverables, including development, execution, verification & validation, working with global x-functional teams during various phases of projects & across various technologies such as structural mechanics, plastics, sheet metal, rubber, ceramics, etc. This is an onsite role at our St. Joseph Tech Center in Michigan. **Your responsibilities will include** + Develop Motors with Whirlpool appliances focusing on Laundry + Lead technical developments of motors with key internal X-function stakeholders and external suppliers. + Accountable for validation plan definition and related assessment at component level on technical maturity vs expectations. + Accountable for driving New Product Development / Cost & Quality projects for Laundry business with a focus on Laundry Powertrain (Motors & drive system components). + Communicate and align large X-functional teams in a global environment. Leadership on driving suppliers technical reviews + Resolve complex technical problems, based on data analysis and OpEx (6sigma) approach. + Take risk weighted decisions where trade off are needed + Lead multiple projects simultaneously & drive them to implementation using the project management tools & closely working with design, product approval, manufacturing, assembling & interface teams. + Concept development, design creation, concept evaluation, selection, verification, validation & implementation into production. + Work passionately on innovation, focusing on consumers by generating concepts to help product development & ensuring leadership of the company on technology & performance of products. + Fine-tuning of concepts (Hand calculations, Fit & Function, material selection, DFM / DFA), & drive design using Six Sigma or OPEX Tools, apply GD&T, stack up, & perform drawing reviews. + Drive module-level requirements, functional decomposition of requirements, perform FMEA & work with stakeholders on verification & validation plans. + Work with the product approval team to create test plans, write lab requests & coordinate with the labs to perform the tests, & with a quality team to run PPAP, as well as releasing parts & assemblies within the PLM tool. + Understanding & reviewing simulation reports & incorporating recommendations into the design. + Constant & straight communication with GSS & suppliers to work on the development of products & alignment of roadmaps & strategy plans around specific modules & attributes to help reduce complexity. + Support roadmaps Administrative functions: Training, Team Building, New Products Introduction & Cost & Quality projects Coordination, etc. + Availability for travel, regional and/or international (may be once a quarter on average). **Minimum requirements** + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aeronautics or Automobile Engineering + 5+ years of experience in product development with project management skills managing multiple projects in parallel **Preferred skills and experiences** + Master's Degree in an engineering + Problem-solving approach with OPEX or Six Sigma Black Belt certification + Experience working with motors or rotative mechanical and/or electromechanical components + Experience in the selection & application of materials for component design + Experience facilitating effective communication across teams + Experience launching products into the market + Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment + Knowledge of UL + Knowledge of APQP(advanced product quality planning) experience + Understanding & reviewing simulation (FEM, FEA, CFD, CAD) reports & incorporating recommendations into design + Proficient in English language (Read, write & speak) + Hands-on experience in problem solving + Proven proactivity on project execution + Driven by One Whirlpool team player + Results-oriented & aligned to Whirlpool values & leadership model + Capable of simplifying complex scenarios into simple & reliable solutions + Strong communication skills, both written & verbal with all levels