Cost & Quality Analyst, Engineering

Requisition ID: 69948 \n\nAbout Whirlpool Corporation\n\nWhirlpool 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. \n\n## The team you will be a part of\n\nThe 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.\n\n## This role in summary\n\nThis role focuses on leading cost reduction and quality improvement projects for our automatic washing machines by optimizing product design and collaborating across engineering and manufacturing teams.\n\n## Your responsibilities will include\n\n * Design for Value: Lead cost reduction initiatives through strategic design optimization and smart material selection.\n\n * Quality Leadership: Drive product performance improvements by analyzing data and addressing design-related issues.\n\n * Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply, and Marketing to ensure design changes are implemented smoothly and effectively.\n\n * Engineering Problem Solving: Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis for product defects and propose robust engineering solution\n\n\n\n\n## Minimum requirements\n\n * Education: Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.\n\n * Language: Advanced English proficiency is required for global collaboration.\n\n\n\n\n## Preferred skills and experiences\n\n * Multilingual: Basic Spanish proficiency is a significant plus.\n\n * Assertive Communication: The ability to convey complex technical ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders.\n\n * Decision Making: Confidence in making data-driven choices that impact product trajectory.\n\n * Negotiation: The capacity to influence partners and reach agreements that benefit the product\u0027s quality and cost.\n\n\n\n\n## What we offer\n\n_No dress code. \n_Gympass; \n_Transportation vouchers, or parking at the company; \n_Meal vouchers; \n_Meals on site; \n_Benefits such as payroll loans or social loans, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and private pension plans in line with market rates; \n_Employee Support Program, with 24-hour assistance from legal, social, and financial professionals, social workers, and psychologists; \n_Daycare or nursery assistance at the company; \n_Services available at the unit: beauty and aesthetic salon, internal bank branch, laundry, snack bar, restaurant, and lactation room; \n_Two weeks of remote work anywhere; \n_After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave; \n_Discount on products through Compra Certa. \n_Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more) \n_Extended maternity/paternity leave \n\nConnect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation\n\nSee what it\u0027s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.\n\nWhirlpool 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.\n