Product Development Engineer

WHIRLPOOL SLOVAKIA spol. s r.o.

Place of work
Hlavná 5039/1a, Poprad-Matejovce
Contract type
full-time
Start date
ASAP
Wage (gross)
1 200 EUR/monthStarting base salary depends on the relevant experience in the field.

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

- Drive New Product Development / Cost & Quality projects for Laundry business with a focus on Aesthetics & structural components (Dryer doors, front panels, tops, etc)
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to implementation using the project management tools by closely working with design, product approval, manufacturing, assembling and interface teams.
- Concept development, design creation, concept evaluation & selection, verification & validation and implementing in to production (plastics, sheet metal, rubber and glass components)
- Fine-tuning of concepts (Hand calculations, Fit & Finish, material selection, design for manufacturing (DFM) / Design for Assembly (DFA))
Drive module-level requirements, functional decomposition of requirements, perform FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), and work with stakeholders on verification and validation plans.
- Drive design using Six Sigma or OPEX - Operational Excellence Tools (Thought Map, Product Map, Process Map, DOE’s, COV’s), apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) stack up, and perform drawing reviews.
- Work with the product approval team to create the test plans, writing the lab requests and coordinating with the labs to perform the tests.
- Understanding and reviewing simulation reports (Formability, Mold flow, etc) and incorporating recommendations into design.
- Work with procurement and suppliers to coordinate developing the tools by running the DFM’s and manufacturability reviews.
- Releasing the parts and assemblies within the PLM (Product Life Cycle Management) tool.
- Work with a quality team to run the First part approvals (FPA’s) and Product Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Support roadmaps and strategy plans around specific aesthetical modules and attributes to help reduce complexity.
- Administrative functions: Training, Team Building, NPI and Cost quality project Coordination, etc.
- Availability for travel; regional (may be once a quarter on average) / international (may be required)

Employee perks, benefits

- Interesting Work in a Multinational Company
- The possibility of a Professional and Career growth
- Intensive Training and Education (internal, external, and eLearning form)
- Social and Benefits Program (Collective Agreement)
- Yearly Performance Bonus
- Vacation and Christmas bonus
- Agile Working (Home-office)

Information about the selection process

- it is necessary to send CV and cover letter in English lanuage by e-mail
- the company reserves the right to contact only candidates who meet the requirements set out in advertising
- the candidates will be contacted by phone

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Educational Specialization

Technical, electrical or mechanical, Noise and Vibration - is a plus

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Other knowledge

Microsoft Office - Advanced
Google Tools - Advanced

Driving licence

B

Number of years of experience

3

Personality requirements and skills

Field of study:
microelectronics, electronics, mechatronics

Technical skills:
- work experience in the area of Electronics/Mechatronics
- product experience in the white goods area
- hands on experience in any CAD tools (Creo is preferred)
- problem-solving approach with OPEX (Operational
Excellence) or Six Sigma certification
- project Management certification (PMP) is an added
advantage
- experience in the selection and application of materials
for component design
- experience facilitating effective communication across
teams
- experience launching a product in the market
- experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment


Soft skills:
- sense of urgency and capability to work under pressure to serve multiple requests in parallel while respecting work commitments an deadlines
- ability to communicate and interact with various process partners in the technology area in order to clarify requests and target setting
- strong commitment to critical thinking and continuous improvement, looking for opportunities to increase efficiency
- autonomous and flexible in problem solving

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

- Whirlpool Slovakia is the largest manufacturing plant of Whirlpool Europe headquartered in Italy (Comerio), Whirlpool Europe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, the world´s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances - headquarter is in USA, Benton Harbor, state Michigan
- Whirlpool Slovakia in Poprad produce top an front loader washing machines
- 97 % of production destined for export

Number of employees

1000 and more employees
ID: 4034547  Dátum zverejnenia: 7.5.2021  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 1 200 EUR/month