Electro Mechanical Engineer at Whirlpool Corporation in St Joseph, MI

Job description

Requisition ID: 71061 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 Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst Engineer to join the Dishwasher Team at the Saint Joseph Technology Center in Saint Joseph, Michigan.Operating onsite, this role centers on driving New Product Development (NPD) to develop & deliver innovative electromechanical, thermal, and hydraulic components for NAR dishwasher products. The successful candidate will be the module owner for Dry System and be the attribute owner for Dry Performance and Satisfaction. As a technical leader, you will collaborate closely with system architects, laboratory teams, and procurement leads to develop and execute comprehensive Dry module roadmaps complementing Energy requirements. This position requires an engineering professional who can effectively partner with global design studios, external suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) implementation. Responsibilities also include managing release schedules, mitigating risks, and achieving key Total Cost of Quality (TCQ) and Total Variable Cost (TVC) goals across global product lines. The ideal candidate will leverage real-life consumer insights and emerging industry trends to design solutions for the next generation of home appliances. Acting as a mentor and collaborator within a highly successful, globally distributed team, you will establish data acquisition strategies and conduct deep technical reviews to continuously improve Dry system performance and reliability. Domestic travel will be required periodically to lead workshops, conduct research, and participate in cross-functional project reviews. Your responsibilities will include Research, Design & Technology Roadmap Innovation & Value Creation: Research, design, and develop advanced electromechanical and thermal technologies that deliver a compelling value proposition for customers and the business. Strategic Roadmapping: Develop global, long-term electromechanical module strategies and technology roadmaps that support product plans and meet target attributes. Product Leadership: Architect and develop technical solutions that secure and maintain industry product leadership. Resource & Knowledge Management: Balance module development with knowledge creation/capture, while effectively managing module-level resource prioritization. Product Development & Lifecycle Management End-to-End Development: Drive New Product Development (NPD), cost-reduction, and quality-improvement projects for the Dish business, specifically focusing on electromechanical and dry system components (e.g., inlet valves, dispensers, fans, blowers). Concept to Production: Lead concept development, design creation, evaluation, selection, and verification/validation (V&V) for production implementation (covering plastics, sheet metal, and elastomer components), this includes basic 3D modeling. System Optimization: Optimize existing dry system performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Execution, Testing & Quality Assurance Develop FMEA and Execute DVP: develop subsystem and component FMEAs, translate those requirements into a DVP and lead the completion of the DVP with V&V, Manufacturing and Simulation teams. Subsystem Tolerance Analysis: Identify and complete tolera