Deputy Manager- Mechanical Design & Development

Whirlpool, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool India Limited is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to architect plastic and sheet metal components for laundry products. You will translate product requirements into robust subsystem designs and manage CAD releases using Windchill.

You will contribute to DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and DFx methods while balancing cost, aesthetics, and performance across global teams. A strong design background and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical engineering; M.E./M.Tech in Design/Mechanical preferred.
• 6-8 years experience for BE/B.Tech; 3-5 years for M.Tech.

Responsibilities

• Translate product level requirements into subsystem/module/component design criteria.
• Develop and verify subsystem/module/component design on schedule, cost, quality, and performance.
• Own engineering release of subsystem design including CAD drawings and BOMs; use Windchill PLM for release and documentation control.
• Perform DFMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis and apply DFx methodologies during product design and development.
• Manage design tradeoffs between cost, aesthetics, performance, and other design attributes.
• Align current capability of architecture/supplier/manufacturing solutions to meet product attribute targets.
• Define a work plan and divide tasks across projects with priorities and milestones.
• Demonstrate project management to drive design, testing, and implementation phases.

Skills

CAD design

DFMEA

Tolerance analysis

DFx methods

PLM Windchill

PPAP knowledge

GD&T

Project management

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical

M.Tech/M.E. in Design/Mechanical

Tools

Windchill PLM

CAD software

Job description

Requisition ID: 73370

About Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in

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:

Responsible for design and development of component(s)/module by preparing concepts for Aesthetic components for Laundry products. Builds on organizational/process knowledge, understands business needs. Solves simple problems, analyzes and provides solutions/ alternatives. Moderate guidance and direction needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Translate product level requirements into subsystem/module/component design criteria
• Develop and execute design & verification of Subsystem/Module/Components on schedule and at required cost, quality, and performance levels
• Own engineering release of subsystem design including component and module CAD (Computer Aided Design), Drawings, and BOMs (Bill of Materials). Utilize the PLM (Windchill) system for design release, documentation control and workflow.
• Perform /Support/contribute DFMEA, Tolerance stack up analysis and apply DFx (DFA, DFM, DFR, DFS, DFSS) methodologies during product design and development.Drive engineering calculations as required supporting Design integrity.
• Manage design tradeoffs between cost, aesthetics, performance, and other design attributes.
• Align current capability of architecture/supplier/manufacturing/customer solutions to meet product attribute targets and identify solutions for projects where current capability does not align to targets.
• Define a work plan and divide tasks/responsibilities between projects taking into account priorities, milestones and results to be achieved.
• Demonstrate project management skills to drive projects through the design, testing, and implementation phase in a timely manner.

Minimum requirements:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: B.Tech - Mech/ BE Mech , M.Tech/M.E. - Design / Mechanical

EXPERIENCE: B.E / B.Tech: 6 - 8 years /M.Tech : 3 - 5 years

Key Deliverables:

• Led Product / Subsystem / Module / Component designs & release drawings as per the requirements in terms of cost, quality and timelines of the project.
• Product Design tools - Concept Selection Matrix, DFMEA, Tolerance Stack Ups, DVP etc.
• Generate Model Shop / Lab requests / Simulation requests and support in Virtual/ Physical builds.
• Participate in and lead Technical Design Previews for Modules / Components.
• Understand the PPAP process and lead implementation of change in Product.
• Exposure/experience of working in a global engineering team environment
• Team player, flexibility in adapting to quickly changing business task/project priorities.
• Good business communication (written/verbal) and Presentation skills.

Preferred skills and experiences:

TECHNICAL:

• Knowledge/Experience of designing parts in Plastics & Sheet metal, Molding, Casting and other manufacturing processes and materials
• Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and tools to verify design for assembly/ Reliability/ Manufacturability/ Safety.
• Proficient in GD&T, Design Standards, variation analysis.
• Basic awareness and understanding of metal, alloy & polymer materials
• Ability to interpret Simulation / Test results.
• Proficient in Product Development process.
• Awareness in project planning & management.
• Awareness/hands on experience on Six sigma/OPEX/ Lean tools and practices.
• Awareness/Knowledge on Injection molding tools, Sheet Metal process.

What we offer:

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