Product Development Engineer

Requisition ID: 73156 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 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. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is looking for a Product Development Engineer for our Laundry Chassis and Drive module deliverables, including development, execution, verification and validation, working with cross functional teams during various phases of projects and across various technologies such as structural mechanics, sheet metal design, EPS design, rubber, plastic, etc.

This role is onsite at our St. Joseph Tech Center in Michigan.

Your responsibilities will include

• Drive New Product Development / Cost & Quality projects for the Laundry business with a focus on structural components WU & Suspensions components) and Develop and package components
• Responsibility for the technical specification for all Wash Unit & Suspension components
• Support projects and responsible to lead implementation projects in SJTC
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to implementation using the project management tools by closely working with design, product approval, manufacturing, assembling and interface teams.
• Fine-tuning of concepts, material selection, design for manufacturing and assembly. Perform FMEA. Work with the verification and validation team to create the test plans, writing the lab requests and coordinating with the labs to perform the tests. Work with a quality team to run the first part approvals (FPA’s) and Product Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Concept development, design creation, concept evaluation & selection, verification & validation and implementation into production.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in product development
• 1+ years of experience in mechanical structural design and problem solving
• 1+ years of experience in CAD tools like Creo
• 1+ years of project management experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• Masters degree
• Opex/Six Sigma experience
• Strong sense of accountability and personal commitment
• Soft skill: Communication thoughts the global organization / Summary report project
• Knowledge of Risk Management and Project Management
• Team player
• Result oriented
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This includes the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Whirlpool’s organization

What we offer

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).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working 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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