Analyst, Verification & Validation Engineer (Analyst, Engineering)

Requisition ID: 70933 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. ## This role in summary Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst, Verification & Validation Engineer for our Paw Paw River Technical Center location in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The engineer will provide product approval documentation ensuring validation and verification of performance, codes, safety, and regulatory requirements. The engineer will ensure test plans are aligned with the engineering team, executable according to WPD project timelines. ## Your responsibilities will include * Execute of V&V strategy & verification roadmap * Leverage the lab and supplier labs for component verification testing * Assess V&V methodology to ensure robustness to requirements given allowed design variation * Use critical thought / physics to help determine alternate design concepts to improve product or reduce risks * Utilize FMEA’s to ID functional requirements, failure modes and detection methods * Plan and drive core V&V activities throughout execution of Production Development Projects and over the manufacturing lifetime of the product * Align validation and verification plan with the engineering team per project timeline and proactively manage execution * Ensure accuracy and clarity of lab requests / reports * Identify product configurations and quantities of units needed to build planning and physical testing * Disposition all non-compliant test results and identify any exceptions that represent risks to product leadership * Leverage safety audits to identify, evaluate and close potential safety hazards ## Minimum requirements * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering * 2+ years of experience in product development ## Preferred skills and experiences * 3+ years of Engineering & Technical product development experience (various types of product experience). * Proven tactical execution. * Experience in Product Requirement management. * Verification and Validation experience including lab testing operations * Core competencies (such as, APQP, Design For Safety (DFS), System Engineer., Project Management, Product Development) * Opex Green Belt Certified * QFD, FMEA, Reliability and product safety tools. * Ability to work effectively with cross functional partners. * Continuous improvement mindset: ability to ‘do and improve the work’ RSRWH ## 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 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. Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 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.