Senior HMI Systems Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an engineer to lead the design and development of HMI components and subsystems. You will prepare innovative concepts for mechanical structures, GD&T, and DFx tools while aligning with product development objectives and industry standards.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams across locations including the US, Mexico, and China to deliver high-quality, manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in designing parts in Sheet metal, Plastic and other manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in codes and regulatory requirements.
• Expert in Stackup, GD&T and DFx methodologies.
• Expert in Product Development process
• Expert in project planning ,capital calender & project management.
• Proficient in 6 Sigma (GB - certified or BB - Trained / certified) - is a plus
• Understanding of system engineering
• Experience with Creo 3D Solid/Surface is a plus
• Knowledge & understanding /of HMI functions of Decoration, Lighting, LCD display, Touch technology, audio, prox, Haptics and Knobs is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Electronics (PCBs, connectors, harness, cables/routings, Connectivity, assembly packing) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead & own category specific HMI projects
• Responsible to generate and review engineering design concepts at module/component level aimed at improving performance, increasing quality and/ or optimizing cost.
• Leads interactions with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply chain teams to examine Design for Manufacturability & Assembly in support of existing products and introduction of new products & technologies.
• Develop the interfaces between the electronic and mechanical parts of the system.
• Communicate task status and risks to project team members and management
• Conduct tolerance stack analysis to ensure efficient assembly and reliable product performance
• Leads Manufacturing feasibility studies for NPD
• Develop prototypes of the new product for manufacturing.
• Learn and integrate Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) tools.
• Create Model Shop / Lab requests /SBD requests and support in Virtual/ Physical build as applicable
• Generate ideas using various VA/VE tools like teardowns to continuously build LOS for future projects.
• Work with engineering team members in remote locations (such as the US, Mexico, Italy and China) to execute new product design and production
• Participates in Design reviews and Design release process to provide manufacturing sign-off before design is released.
• Bring in best practice from other parts of the company and from outside the company to avoid unnecessary learning cycles.

Skills

Sheet metal design

Prototyping

HMI knowledge

DFx methodologies

GD&T

Product development

Project management

Six Sigma

Systems engineering

Creo 3D

Electronics awareness

Tools

Creo 3D Solid/Surface

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an engineer to lead the design and development of HMI components and subsystems. You will prepare innovative concepts for mechanical structures, GD&T, and DFx tools while aligning with product development objectives and industry standards.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams across locations including the US, Mexico, and China to deliver high-quality, manufacturable designs.