Lead Engineer, Engineering

Job Description Requisition ID: 69140 About Whirlpool Corporation 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 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. 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 Whirlpool is looking for a qualified candidate for the role of Aesthetics Engineer (Senior Analyst) for the Laundry System team at Pondicherry. Your Responsibilities Will Include - Lead the aesthetic development of product exteriors and user touchpoints including fascia, lid, control panels, knobs, trims, and decorative components. - Ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and appearance quality through collaboration with Industrial Design, Tooling, and Manufacturing teams. - Define and validate appearance standards such as gloss, texture, color harmony, gap/flush, and visual alignment. - Conduct fit & finish reviews, evaluate visual defects (sink marks, warpage, flow lines), and drive closure through design or process actions. - Support design reviews, tool kick-off, and first article inspections (FAI) for aesthetic components. - Manage part surface classification, master samples, and color master approvals with suppliers. - Perform competitive benchmarking for style, ergonomics, and visual differentiation. - Partner with Material, Paint, and Process experts to identify new finishes, coatings, and decorative technologies. - Create and maintain FMEA, DVPR, and aesthetic validation plans aligned with the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) methodology. - Support cost, quality, and complexity improvement projects for decorative and visual parts. Minimum Requirements EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS M.E / M.Tech (Mechanical / Industrial Design) B.E (Mechanical / Production / Industrial Design) AGE NA EXP 4 8 Years 6 10 Years Preferred Skills And Experiences This role will be responsible for driving the design, fit, finish, and appearance quality of Laundry products including Semi-Automatic, Fully Automatic (Top Load & Front Load), and Dryers. The engineer will lead cross-functional collaboration between Design, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure that all consumer-facing components meet Whirlpool's global standards for appearance, surface quality, and robustness. The Aesthetics Engineer will play a key role in translating the Voice of the Customer (VOC) into Voice of Design (VOD) and Voice of Engineering (VOE) to ensure that the visual and tactile quality of the product reflects Whirlpool's premium image across all brands and segments. Additional Information - Strong understanding of plastic and painted part design, tool aesthetics, and surface quality principles. - Experience in fit, finish, and appearance validation for consumer products. - Knowledge of appearance standards gloss, color, texture, and surface uniformity. - Hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo/ CATIA / NX) for part design and interface studies. - Familiarity with appearance measurement tools (gloss meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer). - Understanding of manufacturing processes injection molding, painting, IMD, hydrographic, chrome plating, and texture etching. - Experience in tool feasibility reviews, DFM/A, and vendor tooling assessments. - Ability to conduct visual defect analysis and recommend corrective actions. - Knowledge of Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) or equivalent product lifecycle processes. - Exposure to supplier development and qualification processes for decorative parts. Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 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.