Senior Certification Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation; Mount Pleasant (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Work from anywhere (2 weeks)

Sabbatical

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst (Certification Engineer) for Water Product to oversee global electrical and drinking water certification approvals. The role interfaces with third-party certifiers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure compliant listings.

You will drive submittals, manage approvals, and guide design changes while ensuring safe, compliant product launches worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with UL and IEC product safety standards.
• Experience securing NSF/ANSI 61, 372, and drinking water standards.
• Proven track record with UPC/plumbing standards for water components.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify applicable electrical and drinking water standards for target products.
• Review designs early to identify non-compliance risks.
• Define and manage agency deliverables and tracking.
• Lead facilities and suppliers through unannounced audits.
• Evaluate design changes and determine re-submittal needs.
• Educate teams on material and design requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement to secure necessary formulations and UL cards.
• Collaborate across functions and provide technical support.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Technical liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial 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 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.

Requisition ID

72415

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

The Senior Analyst (Certification Engineer) for Water Product is responsible for the global electrical and drinking water certification approvals for new, changed and existing products. Requires interfacing and communications with global third party certifiers, global suppliers, and other internal functional areas of the business as needed.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Identify Applicable Electrical and Drinking Water Standards: Determine the exact standards required for the target product and market that supports product safety and legal requirements..
• Review early-stage product designs against standards to identify non-compliance risks ensuring all critical electrical components are already recognized/listed.
• Managing Agency Deliverables: Define and prepare project inputs, track submittals, respond to findings, and push projects through to final listing.
• Lead facilities and suppliers through unannounced audits by inspectors. Ensure that the factory is using the exact components specified in the certification reports.
• Act as the gatekeeper for design changes. Review and evaluate proposed changes and determine if re-submittal to NSF, UL, or the like are needed.
• Educate the NPD team on why certain materials or design elements are required, preventing costly redesigns late in the product launch cycle.
• Work with procurement to ensure suppliers provide the necessary material formulations and UL yellow cards upfront.
• Collaboratively exchange information with other functional team members. Provide technical support to these other groups. Expand knowledge by asking questions and applying learnings.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 to 7+ years of experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment (appliance, plumbing, or electromechanical hardware)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Skills And Experiences

• Demonstrated success serving as the primary technical point of contact for external testing agencies, auditing bodies, and certification authorities.
• Direct experience navigating UL and or IEC product safety standards.
• Deep understanding of material restrictions for wetted parts, including elastomeric compounds, plastics, and metallic alloys meeting lead-free and potable water standards.
• Hands‑on experience securing public health and safety listings, specifically NSF/ANSI 61 (Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects), NSF/ANSI 372 (Lead-Free compliance), and drinking water treatment unit standards (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, or 58).
• Proven track record securing and maintaining Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and plumbing standard compliance (e.g., ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1) for water‑handling components and assemblies.
• Communication and project management skills are important.

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in‑person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry‑leading time‑off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including.

Benefits

• 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.

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