Senior Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer at the GTEC in Pune to design aesthetic components for laundry products. You will translate requirements into subsystem designs and lead design release through CAD and BOM management, using Windchill.

The role involves DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and applying DFx methods, with emphasis on cost, quality, and performance tradeoffs. Collaboration across global teams is essential.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E in Mechanical Engineering; M.Tech/ME in Design/Mechanical.
• Experience: BE/B.Tech 4–8 years; M.Tech 2–4 years.
• Plastics, sheet metal design and manufacturing processes.
• GD&T knowledge and DFMEA experience.
• Windchill PLM for design release and documentation.
• DFx methods (DFA/DFM/DFR/DFS/DFSS) in product design.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate product level requirements into subsystem design criteria.
• Develop and verify design of Subsystem/Module/Components.
• Own engineering release of subsystem design including CAD, drawings and BOMs using Windchill.
• Perform/Support/Contribute DFMEA and tolerance stack ups; apply DFx.
• Drive engineering calculations to support design integrity.
• Manage design tradeoffs between cost, aesthetics, and performance.
• Align architecture/supplier/manufacturing solutions to meet targets.
• Define work plan and split tasks across projects with milestones.
• Demonstrate project management through design, testing, and implementation.

Skills

Plastics & Sheet Metal Design

GD&T

DFMEA

Product Development

Engineering Calculations

Six Sigma / Lean

Team Collaboration

Education

B.Tech / BE in Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech / ME in Design / Mechanical

Tools

Windchill PLM

CAD software

PPAP / DVP

Simulation/Testing interpretation

Job description

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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

About GTEC

Transforming Vision into Reality: The Global Technology & Engineering Centre. Where India’s world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation.

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 : 4 - 8 years /M.Tech : 2 - 4 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.

MANAGERIAL

1. Exposure/experience of working in a global engineering team environment
2. Team player, flexibility in adapting to quickly changing business task/project priorities.
3. Good business communication (written/verbal) and Presentation skills.

Preferred skills and experiences

TECHNICAL

1. Knowledge/Experience of designing parts in Plastics & Sheet metal, Molding, Casting and other manufacturing processes and materials
2. Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and tools to verify design for assembly/ Reliability/ Manufacturability/ Safety.
3. Proficient in GD&T, Design Standards, variation analysis.
4. Basic awareness and understanding of metal, alloy & polymer materials.
5. Ability to interpret Simulation / Test results.
6. Proficient in Product Development process.

8.Awareness in project planning & management.

9.Awareness/hands on experience on Six sigma/OPEX/ Lean tools and practices.

1. Proficient in TRIZ methodology.

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 Corporatioan 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.

Join the Powerhouse of Home Innovation.

GTEC is more than an engineering centre; it is where the future of the home is being designed, tested, and perfected. We invite you to be part of a team that is not just witnessing the digital revolution but leading it—creating a lasting impact on everyday lives, one innovation at a time.