Associate, Engineering

Whirlpool Corporation; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Fitness reimbursement

Educational reimbursement

Kitchenettes

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation seeks an Associate, Engineering to join the Refrigeration team at the Benton Harbor, MI Tech Center. This on-site role focuses on developing cooling, ice & water systems within a structured, Six Sigma-driven environment.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering and 1+ year in engineering/manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication abilities to coordinate cross-functional partners and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 1+ year of experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for the refrigeration I&W system with a focus on cooling, ice & water.
• Apply concurrent engineering concepts: design concept development, verification and validation.
• Deliver KPIs for the Cooling I&W system including leadership, regulatory, safety, and quality.
• Create design captures using FMEA, requirements capture, test-to-fail/learn, simulations.
• Use Six Sigma tools (OPEx), DOEs, COVs, process maps to drive development.
• Pursue IP protection by filing patent applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Deadline orientation

Self-driven

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

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 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, 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

Benefits

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.

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.