Senior Analyst, Product Design

Requisition ID: 73565 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. ## The team you will be a part of DESIGN supports Whirlpool’s vision to "Be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home, and in the world." We inspire lasting engagement, product leadership, and meaningful experiences at home and for our world. We do this on a foundation of empathy, innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, with people at the center of our process. In our 5 global studios we have more than 100 designers in dedicated teams of Graphic Design, Color Material and Finish, Craftsmanship, Industrial Design, Trends Forecasting, User Interaction, Motion Graphics, Usability, Design Research and Studio Engineering. ## This role in summary As a Senior Studio Engineer you will need to partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Brand Studio Design staff across all product categories. We will look to you to partner/Lead, in the development of great-looking, innovative products that are feasible from an engineering and manufacturing standpoint. The role demands consistency across product categories and an ability to work with others to develop engineering solutions that support operational excellence across all products and that our customers will ultimately prize. We expect you to be aware of technological advancements in materials and processes and have the ability to propose and champion innovative solutions and ideas. You will also keep a clear focus on Design Quality in all product feasibility discussions and decisions. ## Your responsibilities will include * Create Creo Aesthetic models and master assemblies (with embedded ‘Class A’ surfaces) that capture the design intent for handoff to engineering departments. * Resolve structural, mechanical, and/or electrical configurations. * Take a leadership role in the position of affecting a convergence on final design approach. * Integrate design intent, engineering specifications, and marketing requests into product designs. * Resolve manufacturability, cost, and aesthetic issues. * Provide expertise for engineering feasibility, together with the Industrial Design Team, and Technology Team. * Participate and conduct in product/process critiques, with regard to engineering feasibility. * Responsible for the studio engineering activity for the designated project. * Support and assist the Industrial Designers with the development of products. * Construct major design layouts, including packaging and human factor information * Grow and maintain effective partnerships between design and internal process partners. * Track all issues on projects through the design process. * Assist in the gathering and distribution of technical data, guidelines and Standards. * Support the build of models and show properties with technical expertise. * Establish a network with internal process partners. * Establish or improve internal development processes. * Engineering support for improvement recommendations regarding Craftsmanship and quality. ## Minimum requirements * A four year mechanical engineering degree or equivalent degree and five + years related experience. * Strong 3D modeling skills utilizing Creo, Catia, Solidworks, etc. * Experience in developing class “A” surfaces * Experience in steel fabrication (folded, stamped, machined and cast steel parts) and plastic production processes (injection, co-injection, two-shot injection molding, in-mold laminates, blow molding and vacuum forming, plastic vibration welding). * Capable of leading product/process critiques within Studio teams. * Ability to create multiple technically feasible solutions in upholding aesthetic product direction. * Capability of creating advanced mathematical surfaces in the design of aesthetic components, ensuring design cost and manufacture parameters adherence. * Take responsibility for studio engineering activity on multiple projects providing technical leadership and inputs from engineering and manufacturing departments. ## Preferred skills and experiences * Related Experience is within Automotive, Aerospace, Appliance, Consumer Products industries, studio engineering experience preferred. * Creo and Windchill experience preferred. * Experience programming electromechanical and lighting prototypes using Arduino or Raspberry Pi. #LI-II1 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.