Whirlpool Corporation Hiring for Associate, Engineering Job at Apodaca Full Time

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

This Role in Summary:

Whirlpool is looking for a Subsystem Associate Engineer. The role is located in the Global Product Organization within the Refrigeration Platform. The engineer will be responsible for Mechanical Structures subsystem deliverables, including development, execution, verification and validation, working with global cross functional teams during various phases of projects and across various technologies such as structural mechanics, plastic design and sheet metal design.

Your responsibilities will include

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

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  Product Development projects for the refrigeration business with a focus on structural components.

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  Project implementation using the concurrent engineering mindset by closely working with key stakeholders such as system integrators, cooling and thermal subsystems, industrial engineers, marketing, verification & validation team, controls, sourcing and procurement, manufacturing, etc

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  Concurrent engineering application: starting with multiple concepts development and converging to preferred concepts by use of concept evaluation tools, design development, simulation and verification and validation methods.

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  Development of detailed design considering key metrics (material, manufacturability (DFM, DFA), cost, aesthetics, craftsmanship, safety, etc

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  Design capture by use of Failure Modes and Effects analysis (FMEA), requirements capture, Design guides, drawings, Tol Stacks, A3s, etc

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  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

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  Submitting simulation requests with clear boundary condition definitions, and interpret results to make necessary design modifications. Use of tolerance analysis to drive sensitivity in the simulation results

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  Work with system integrators, build planners to build prototype and product components

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  Work with Procurement teams and suppliers to support product builds

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  Drive intellectual property protection by submitting patents applications

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Preferred skills and experiences

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

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  Courses in Lean Product Development, Six Sigma, Design for Safety/Reliability;

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  Knowledge of Mechanical Structures (plastic or metal sheet components)

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  Desire to grow, learn and take on new and challenging tasks

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  Analytical skills, internship experience in solving practical issues, and engaging cross-functional teams of multiple process partners to a consensus

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  Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

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  Ability to meet stringent deadlines; handle multiple tasks

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  Self-driven and motivated

What we offer

What We Offer:

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  Flexible work schedule (3 days at work, 2 days from home)

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  People centric atmosphere

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  Tools and support to pursue your career paths – Career compass, Mentoring

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  Experience working with a Global team

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  Access to state of the art training (Tie ups with MIT and other prestigious Universities and training centers)