Whirlpool is the industry leader in the manufacturing and marketing of home appliances. Whirlpool is a global company and markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names in more than 170 countries around the world.

Whirlpool is a company that creates innovative solutions and products to meet consumer needs. As a result, we have been recognized as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies by Business Week magazine and the Boston Consulting Group. Additionally, Whirlpool Corporation was ranked among the Top 20 Innovators in Consumer Products by The Patent Board and has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 20 Companies for Leaders by Hewitt Associates and Fortune magazine.

Our unique business strategy provides us with an unmatched leadership position and ability to build and sustain loyalty to our brands. Our strategy allows us to move with greater speed to better serve our trade customer and end consumers around the globe.

Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Lead Engineer - Water Products opening to join our Engineering organization.

Day to Day: 

The Lead Engineer - Water Products role has primary responsibility for:

* Mechanical Engineering responsibility for Consumer Products and Water Filtration Group. 
* Work with and supervise product designer to complete prints and release EN’s using Pro-E and Whirlpool systems. 
* Work closely with NAR IBU Category, NAR IBU PMO, Refrigeration Engineering, Ice & Water Engineering and engineering team. 
* Monitor Filter Quality and execute filter improvements. 
* Supervision of engineers, designers and technicians. 
* Seamlessly interact with USA and Chinese suppliers and our Technical Engineering Team at the Shenzhen Tech Center. 
* Travel both domestically and internationally from time to time. 
* Support Water Business Team monthly updates. 

What you will do: 
* Conduct POS scoping 
* Develop and execute PA test plans 
* Develop Sales Release for projects 
* Develop and execute project schedules using MS Project 
* Create and manage FMEA's , Safety Audits, TDP's , PHM's and Product Approvals 
* Execute PDTS Project management 
* Coordinate project meetings with cross functional teams 
* Coordinate Forced Failure Testing Process 
* Work with suppliers and cross functional team members 
* Travel time to time to supplier locations both domestically and internationally 
* Use Black Belt skills when needed 
What you Need to Succeed: 
* Mechanical Engineering Degree Required 
* Advanced Degree Desired 
* A minimum of 7 years experience in Project Management Required 
* A minimum of 3 years using Pro-E is highly desired. 
* PDE, Design Quality, Lean Experience Training Desired 
* Black Belt certification strongly desired. 
* Positive attitude and flexible disposition 
* Willingness and ability to travel including internationally.

This position requires execution of Whirlpool's Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement.

Endless Opportunities: Whirlpool has big plans for the future, just like you. We understand that it takes preparation and hard work to get there. So, we offer challenging purpose, ownership of your role, great teams, and tools to build your capability. In our performance-based setting, you can take your career in exciting new directions - and as far as you want to go.

Please apply here.