Associate Studio Engineer

Requisition ID: 71416

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 drives 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 $17billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas. The company has 44,000 employees and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.
Role Overview

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Associate Studio Engineer, Product Design opening in our Global Design Organization.
Design supports Whirlpool’s vision to be the best kitchen and laundry company, constantly improving life at home and across the world. We inspire enduring engagement, product leadership, and meaningful experiences at home and for the greater world. Our foundation is empathy, innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, with people at the center of our process.
Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior Studio Engineering mentors to bridge the gap between Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams globally.
Help develop aesthetically compelling and innovative products that are technically and commercially viable.
Maintain a rigorous standard of perceived quality in every technical discussion.
Utilize Creo to build aesthetic models and assemblies, using Class‑A surfacing to preserve design integrity during technical transitions.
Act as a liaison to align engineering specifications and marketing needs with the overall design vision.
Provide technical guidance on major layouts, human factors, and packaging to Industrial Designers.
Solve complex challenges related to mechanics, structure, and manufacturing while ensuring engineering feasibility.
Cultivate professional relationships and networks with internal partners to achieve unified design outcomes.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ year of engineering or design experience, or an Associate’s degree and 2+ years of engineering or design experience.
Preferred Skills and Experiences

Ability to contribute effectively to Studio team critiques of processes and products.
Skill in identifying technically sound solutions that respect the aesthetic vision.
Foundational knowledge of craftsmanship and its relevance to product design.
Knowledge of diverse plastic production (e.g., blow molding, co‑injection, two‑shot molding) and steel fabrication (e.g., machined, folded) processes.
Benefits

Generous benefits package.
Whirlpool employee discount.
Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
Kitchenattes, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy – Early Childhood Center (availability and additional costs apply).
Beautiful, recently renovated office space at the Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor location.
Ways of Working

Always On Flexibility – 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.
Industry‑leading time‑off benefits to help balance work and personal life.
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.

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