Director, Product Engineering

Requisition ID : 65282

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE : WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands.

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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The 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.

This role in summary

Provide global Engineering leadership for InSinkErator by establishing the Engineering strategy, objectives, plans and priorities that support the overall business strategies.

This leader must work closely with InSinkErator leadership and Whirlpool Engineering leadership to ensure alignment of engineering priorities with the business goals of the organization.

Responsible for managing all aspects of the engineering and development operations, ensuring the safety, quality and productivity of the product lines and successful delivery of projects, and driving innovation within our organization.

Your responsibilities will include

Technically oversee the product lines within the business.

Develop and execute the overall engineering and development strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.

Collaborate with the business and key functional areas to understand the needs of the business, prioritizing focus areas for execution and aligning resources to execution.

Create departmental KPIs to track performance and identify inefficiencies to improve upon.

Prepare and manage annual budgets, appropriation requests, and long-term investments.

Lead and manage the engineering and development teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster an inclusive and high-performance culture.

Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering and development teams, implementing best practices and staying up to date with industry trends and advancements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, manufacturing, and quality to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.

Establish and maintain effective project management methodologies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Manage the budget for the engineering and development departments, optimizing resource allocation and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Responsible for Intellectual Property and competitive technology benchmarking.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related area with at least 10 years of business and Engineering experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in engineering discipline, demonstrating a progression in management experience to the senior level.

Preferred skills and experiences

MBA or graduate degree strongly preferred

Experience in design, manufacturing and assembly processes within electro-mechanical domain

Proven ability in managing global organization with global project management abilities.

Ability to manage ambiguity and drive projects in an evolving technological landscape.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience in strategic planning and execution.

Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.