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 theonly 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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