Lead Engineer, Engineering

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About Whirlpool Corporation

The team you will be a part of

This Role In Summary

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead NVH development and validation across washer and dryer programs, ensuring compliance with performance and consumer satisfaction targets.
• Conduct noise and vibration testing, analyze results, and propose design countermeasures for system and component improvements.
• Develop and correlate simulation models (FEA / MBD / SEA) to predict NVH behavior and guide design decisions early in the product development cycle.
• Translate VOC into measurable NVH attributes and engineering specifications for design teams.
• Partner with subsystem, simulation, and test teams to define and deliver NVH verification & validation (V&V) plans.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for NVH-related field issues and warranty concerns.
• Create and maintain FMEA, DVPR, and other key design documents as part of the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) methodology.
• Benchmark competitor products to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for innovation and cost optimization.
• Guide design engineers and cross-functional teams on NVH fundamentals, best practices, and design improvements.
• Drive closure of DFMEA actions and update occurrence and detection ratings based on validation outcomes.
  

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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Preferred Skills And Experiences

• Strong understanding of Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) principles and their application in mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in NVH testing, data acquisition, and analysis tools (LMS, Pulse, Artemis, HEAD Acoustics, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools (Ansys, Nastran, OptiStruct, Virtual.Lab, etc.).
• Knowledge of system dynamics, modal analysis, and acoustic fundamentals.
• Ability to correlate simulation and test results for design optimization.
• Understanding of product development process (P2/P4G) and WPD methodology.
• Experience in DFMEA, DVPR, and validation documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD / Windchill / SAP for design and BOM management.