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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
As a Senior Product Safety Engineer, you will serve as the primary guardian of product integrity and consumer safety for the Insinkerator and Whirlpool portfolios. This high-impact role bridges the gap between Engineering, Legal, and Global Regulatory bodies. You will lead safety committees, oversee rigorous product hazard management (PHM), and provide critical technical expertise in product liability litigation and CPSC communications.
Your responsibilities will include
Determine need for safety reviews on product changes or new product introductions and maintain meeting minutes
Conduct safety audits in accordance with Whirlpool safety audit requirements and maintain records of audits
Provide accident investigation, discovery, and trial support in cooperation with the Whirlpool Legal Department. Work with Whirlpool Corporate Legal personnel and Outside Counsel regarding large product liability claims, site visits, and pending litigations
Request and oversee lab testing, where needed, to support projects
Stay current on related legislation that may impact our products, including responding to CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) related claims. Report recalls and select safety issues to government agencies
Monitor call center, field return data, and third-party web site data to evaluate product safety risks; Monitor top field safety issues quarterly
Responsible for ensuring Design for Safety including Product Hazard Management (PHM) Assess and disposition future risks (PHM) and escalate to the executive safety committee as appropriate
Participate in NPD (New Product Design) activities; i.e. DFMEA, Design Reviews and Forced Failure Testing; Support the product safety and ICU (Instruction & Use Manual) aspects of the various programs
Other duties as assigned
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems preferred) or a related Science discipline.
3+ years of experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, or forensic engineering.
Preferred skills and experiences
Advanced Degree: MS in Engineering or a related technical field.
Industry Expertise: Background in consumer electrical/electronics or high-volume consumer goods.
Regulatory Familiarity: Direct experience navigating CPSC reporting.
Analytical Mastery: Proven expertise in Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and FMEA (Design and Process).
Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical failures into clear, defensible reports for legal and executive audiences.
Additional information
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
Always On Flexibility - You will have the 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.
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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.
