Requisition ID: 61675

　　ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

　　Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 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

　　As part of the Global Product Organisation we are looking for a Project Engineer to be responsible for the design of electronic and electromechanical solutions and sub-systems for tumble-dryers. Based in the manufacturing facility in Yate, North Bristol that produces dryers for Whirlpool EMEA which are distributed around the world under the Company’s main brands of Indesit & Hotpoint. Design work is identified within NPI, Cost Reduction and Quality Improvement Projects.

　　Engineer specialist with project experience in electrical component, electronic solutions or product thermodynamic or mechanical component development would be preferred.

　　Responsible for the creation of performance and investigation reports of new and existing dryers, and reviewing them with Senior colleagues. Organizing safety testing such clause 19 responsible. In addition to generating the designs using CREO CAD/Windchill PDM systems, the project engineer is also required to support prototyping, tooling and ultimately the introduction of new products and design changes that seamlessly move into production.

　　Your responsibilities will include

　　Quality

　　Identify and implement design solutions to improve product reliability

　　Identify and implement design solutions to facilitate product production and eliminate product quality problems

　　Cost

　　Design components and sub-systems in line with cost targets

　　Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities

　　Safety

　　Ensure that product designs comply with appropriate safety and environmental standards

　　Ensure that product designs do not present any safety or environmental risk at any stage throughout their life cycle

　　People

　　Work with other departments in the organization (e.g. Marketing, Purchasing, Production & After-Sales Service) to ensure the effective implementation of design projects. This includes other parts of the Whirlpool in different locations, particularly in Italy & US.

　　Work with suppliers and tool makers to ensure that designs are suitable for high volume production.

　　Other duties and other projects as assigned by the Architecture Engineering Manager.

　　Minimum requirements

　　Educational background

　　Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline

　　at least 4-6 years of experience in the same or very similar role as electronic or electrical engineering focal point

　　Technical skills

　　Familiarity with CAD systems and in using PDM or PLM data management systems

　　Experience in the design of product systems and electromechanical components

　　Used to working in an environment of high production volumes

　　Experience of following design concepts from drawing board through into production.

　　Understands the key guidelines relating to the design of injection moulded plastic

　　Knows how to select materials and develop components to ensure adequate codes are met.

　　Understands process capability and able to use this to ensure that designs can accommodate expected levels of process variation.

　　Able to work on several projects simultaneously ranging for urgent short-term factory support issues through to the development of longer term product developments.

　　Able to summarise and present design concepts.

　　Familiar with the technology in domestic appliances

　　Understanding of design for 6 Sigma tools and techniques. With knowledge of lean thinking, continuous improvement and associated tools and techniques.

　　Pro-actively practical and confident to disassemble machines to demonstrate design intent

　　Soft skills

　　Open-minded with the ability to generate simple creative solutions.

　　Good interpersonal and influencing skills and so able to gain the respect of others and their ‘buy in’ for design proposals

　　Strong motivation and ability to drive things through independently within multifunctional teams and with guidance from the more experienced engineers

　　Analytical Skills for interpreting data and test reports with attention to detail and a completer finisher

　　Sense of urgency and capability to work under pressure for multiple tasks are needed requirements, Flexible with the ability to adapt to fast changing priorities and projects

　　Strong attitude to the problem solving and critical thinking, pro-active behaviour and capability to respect work commitment and deadlines

　　Willingness to travel to other locations of Whirlpool globally and also suppliers

　　Language

　　Fluent English

　　Additional language knowledge is nice to have – with special focus on the main languages spoken in our key markets (e.g.: Italian, Slovak, Polish, Russian, Turkish)

　　What we offer

　　At Whirlpool we will offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. As of day one you will have a great variety of responsibilities, while being part of an amazing international, innovative and dynamic organization. Within the organization there are opportunities to develop and grow, depending on your ambitions; you own your career!

　　Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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　　At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.