Senior Motors Engineer

About the role

Whirlpool is looking for a Product Development Senior Engineer for our Motors team. The engineer will be responsible for global Motors deliverables, including development, execution, verification & validation, working with global cross‑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 Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin location.

Responsibilities

• 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‑offs 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)

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

Skills

• 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 of Whirlpool’s organization

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more!
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