Manager, Engineering

Requisition ID: 69861 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. 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 Competencies/ Education Requirements/Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 10-15 years depending on scope of project Engineering & Technical Design Experience Proven development and execution experience of the Mega Projects. Knowledge in given category - Project Execution, Refrigeration & Air category Knowledge, Market Know how for Refrigeration and Air conditioners. Good Project management Skills System design - Refrigeration & Air conditioning System integration - Integrate all the subsystems to deliver the product in the market. PDP: Product Design Development, Production Process Development Ability to work cross-functionally and influence others Technical coaching abilities Good Communication Skills Good Leadership skills and team player. Creo/Windchill knowledge is an added advantage. Your Responsibilities Will Include Manage system integration of products in Production Development Projects for India & Export Asia Market Ensure project development activities are completed on time, meeting all requirements, including cost, quality & performance, targets to support the project plans and project execution Responsible for system level design/cost/quality/time trade-offs and technical decision making for issue resolution within the project/product plan guardrails Lead technical design reviews for project to provide an assessment of whether the project is within the architecture/project/product plan guardrails by working with key development team members (e.g. Subsystem teams, V&V Strategist, Project Leader) and by consulting with key architecture development team members when necessary (e.g. System Architect, Subsystem SMEs, V&V Strategist) Responsible for driving Product Leadership through the Whirlpool, Product Development process, including the following: Manage/Release of EBOMs based on project charter and architecture definition Drive simulation of virtual prototypes and build of physical prototypes per V&V Plan Document total expected variation to +/- 3 sigma distribution for each attribute Designate high contributing factors toward each function as a Special Characteristic Drive the measurement and documentation of the special characteristics on physical prototypes Drive closure of dFMEA action plans and updated Occurrence & Detection, based on Concept and Design Minimum Requirements Educational Qualification - Graduate / Post-graduate in Mechanical Engg. Experience 10-15 yrs relevant experience in Refrigeration ( Mechanical /Structural Design) Technical Skills Project Management – Ability to lead/close multiple projects at the same time Conceptual & Analytical Skills Cross-functional trade-offs between architecture function and form Strong consumer orientation Customer Centricity Strong communication and presentation skills Soft Skills Behavioural Aspect : Ability to deal with ambiguity Team player Good energy level with positive attitude Ability to work cross-functionally and influence others Technical coaching abilities 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.