Senior Engineer, Product Development

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Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Appliances
In Constant Pursuit of Improving Life at Home
The Role
Designs and develops mechanical and thermal component modules for new home appliance products. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, requirements development, DFMEA, tolerance analysis, design-for-X methodologies, test planning, prototyping, simulation support, product documentation, BOM and feasibility reviews, PPAP contributions, and releasing validated designs and drawings. The role collaborates with global engineering stakeholders and supports product quality, reliability, manufacturability, safety, cost, and schedule objectives.
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Requisition ID: 73333 

About Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram,  is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in


About GTEC

Transforming Vision into Reality: The Global Technology & Engineering Center where India’s world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation.

The team you will be a part of

Integrated Tech - ADI Team.

The Product Development team designs, validates and brings new products to market. Specifies precise new product requirements; designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability and safety. Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans.

This role in summary

Responsible for design and development of component modules by preparing concepts in Mechanical Structures and thermal. Builds on organizational/process knowledge, understands business needs. Solves simple problems, analyzes and provides solutions/ alternatives. Moderate guidance and direction needed.

Your responsibilities will include

Responsible for generating and recommending the developed engineering concepts and effectively communicating to different stakeholders during Project/ Design Reviews as part of the product development process.

Drive engineering calculations as required supporting Design integrity.

Responsible for converting Consumer Requirements into Engineering Requirements with support of SMEs.

Perform /Support/contribute DFMEA, Tolerance stack up analysis and apply DFx (DFA, DFM, DFR, DFS, DFSS) methodologies during product design and development.

Create/Contribute product/ subsystem specific test plans as per standards to get the design changes approved.

Create Model Shop / Lab requests / Simulation requests and support in Virtual/ Physical build as applicable

Utilize the PLM (Windchill) system for design release, documentation control and workflow.

Understand and review SIR and BOM data to calculate the feasibility of design concepts and solutions.

Understand and contribute to the PPAP process.

Key Deliverables

Release Product / Subsystem / Module / Component designs & 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.

Design Validation & Verification Reports - Lab requests, Prototyping requests, Simulation requests as required in the project.

Minimum requirements

B.E / B.Tech : 3 - 6 years in product development industry

M.Tech : 0 - 3 years  in product development industry

Preferred skills and experiences

TECHNICAL                                                                                            

Knowledge/Experience of designing parts in Sheet metal, Plastic, Casting and other manufacturing processes and materials

Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and  tools to verify design for assembly/ Reliability/ Manufacturability/ Safety.

Proficient in GD&T, Design Standards, variation analysis.

Basic awareness and understanding of metal, alloy &  polymer materials.

Ability to interpret Simulation / Test results.

Proficient in Product Development process.

Awareness in project planning & management.

Awareness/hands on experience on Six sigma/OPEX/ Lean tools and practices.

Proficient in TRIZ methodology.


MANAGERIAL 

Exposure/experience of working in a global engineering team environment

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

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

Whirlpool India

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool India. See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

At Whirlpool India, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool India 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.


GTEC

Join the Powerhouse of Home Innovation.
GTEC is more than an engineering center; it is where the future of the home is being designed, tested, and perfected. We invite you to be part of a team that is not just witnessing the digital revolution but leading it—creating a lasting impact on everyday lives, one innovation at a time.

Skills Required

  • B.E. or B.Tech degree with 3–6 years of experience in product development
  • M.Tech degree with 0–3 years of experience in product development
  • Experience designing parts using sheet metal, plastic, casting, and other manufacturing processes and materials
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and design verification for assembly, reliability, manufacturability, and safety
  • Proficiency in GD&T, design standards, and variation analysis
  • Awareness of metal, alloy, and polymer materials
  • Ability to interpret simulation and test results
  • Proficiency in product development processes
  • Awareness of project planning and management
  • Awareness or hands-on experience with Six Sigma, OPEX, and Lean tools and practices
  • Proficiency in TRIZ methodology
  • Experience working in a global engineering team environment
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Whirlpool Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whirlpool Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Whirlpool Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision along with mental-health and EAP resources in the U.S. First-day benefits are also indicated for some roles, reinforcing perceived accessibility of core coverage.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support is emphasized through paid parental leave references, added caregiver leave options, and expanded family-building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. External recognition for working-parent practices is cited as consistent with this family-friendly benefits posture.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as meaningful, including a 401(k) match and, in some descriptions, additional company contributions alongside other financial supports like coaching and purchase programs. This strengthens total rewards for employees who weigh long-term benefits alongside base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Benton Harbor, MI
43,598 Employees

What We Do

Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

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