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Associate, Engineering

Whirlpool Corporation • Benton Harbor, MI • 1w ago

Requisition ID: 72373

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 seeking a qualified candidate for an Associate, Engineering role to join the Refrigeration team in Benton Harbor, MI. This role will be onsite at Benton Harbor Tech Center (BHTC).

Your responsibilities will include

Product Development projects for the refrigeration business with a focus on Cooling, Ice & Water (I&W) System.

Concurrent engineering application: Design Concept development & evaluation, , design & process variation control plan, Component & System Level Verification and Validation

Deliver critical KPIs of the Cooling I&W system (Product Leadership, Regulatory, Safety, & Premium Quality)

Design capture by use of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), requirements capture, Design guides, Test to Fail/ Test to Learn, Simulations, A3s, etc

Use of OPEx (Six Sigma) tools and fundamentals to drive product development. Use of critical thinking, Design of Experiments (DOEs), Component of Variations (COVs), Thought Maps, Process Maps, etc

Drive intellectual property protection by submitting patents applications

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

1+ years of experience working in an Engineering or manufacturing environment

Preferred skills and experiences

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Courses in WPD, Six Sigma Green Belt

Knowledge of Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Analytical skills, critical thinking, and engaging cross-functional teams of multiple process partners to a consensus

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Meet stringent deadlines; handle multiple tasks

Self-driven and motivated

What we offer

Generous benefits package (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-experienced/) , 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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

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.

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