Lead Engineer

The team you will be a part of

This role in summary

• Work with key stakeholders (Design, Marketing, Manufacturing,...) and globally distributed teams in defining the release schedule, ensuring all proper sign-offs are in place to deliver our consumers.

• Develops module/technology roadmap to support Product Plans and attainment of Attribute targets

• Develop the technical solutions that will enable product leadership.

• Manage module development vs. knowledge creation and capture prioritization module level resource prioritization

• Drive New Product Development / Cost & Quality projects for Laundry business with a focus on Aesthetics & structural components (Washer Top panels & Lid Assemblies)

• Concept  development, design creation, concept evaluation & selection, verification & validation and implementing into production (plastics, sheet metal, rubber and glass components)

• Work with procurement and suppliers to coordinate developing the tools by running the DFM’s and manufacturability reviews

Your responsibilities will include

• Led Product / Subsystem / Module / Component designs & release drawings as per the requirements in terms of cost, quality and timelines of the project.

• Product Design tools - Concept Selection Matrix, DFMEA, Tolerance Stack Ups, DVP etc.

• Generate Model Shop / Lab requests / Simulation requests and support in Virtual/ Physical builds.

• Participate in and lead Technical Design Previews for Modules / Components.

• Understand the PPAP process and lead implementation of change in Product.

Minimum requirements

Education- B.Tech - Mech/ BE Mech  M.Tech/M.E. - Design / Mechanical

Experience- 10 to 12 years

TECHNICAL

• Problem-solving approach with OPEX (Operational Excellence) or Six Sigma certification.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical,Production, Material

• Experience facilitating effective communication across teams.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

• Knowledge of lean principles and the ability to apply them to establish and/or improve processes

• Excellent Interpersonal skills, decision-making, planning, project management, and leadership skills

• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects 

• Team player

• Result oriented

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.  This includes the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Whirlpool’s organization

Preferred skills and experiences

MANAGERIAL

1. Exposure/experience of working in a global engineering team environment

2. Team player, flexibility in adapting to quickly changing business task/project priorities.

3. Good business communication (written/verbal) and Presentation skills