Senior Manager, Engineering

About Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in

About GTEC

Transforming Vision into Reality: The Global Technology & Engineering Center where India’s world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation.

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

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team: Directly manage and mentor the Mechanical Structure Engineering team including direct reports located in India-GTEC, focusing on professional development, technical capability growth, and boosting team engagement.

• Drive Project Delivery: Accountable for the successful, on-time execution of all new product introduction (NPI), cost, quality, must-win, and business-essential projects for both EPI and NPI categories for the NAR region. Ensure all projects meet established cost, quality, and performance targets using the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) System.

• Champion Technical Feasibility: Act as a critical partner to the Refrigeration Category Product Development Team (PDT) and Planning teams to confirm the technical feasibility of all project scopes, ensuring a robust pipeline to meet long-term platform targets.

• Advance Mechanical Structure Systems: Lead the engineering efforts for critical mechanical components, including cabinets, Doors, Internal and external Features and Packaging.

• Budget and Resource Management: Own and manage the budget for the Mechanical Structure Engineering team, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as an influential leader and technical authority, promoting collaboration with key cross-functional partners including Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Business teams to foster a spirit of winning.

• Domain Expertise: Should have high proficiency in Mechanical Structure Design. Can identify risk areas in complex structural designs, drive root-cause analysis (RCA) and mitigation strategies for physical structural failures or non-conformances. Should Mentor the Technical talent and support in building the Mechanical Structure competency.

Your responsibilities will include

• Advanced Technical Execution: Proven experience in both developing and successfully executing complex technical projects.

• Systems Expertise: Deep experience with systems engineering, system integration, and system design.

• Project Management: Experience with technical project management and the use of Agile Methodology.

• Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience with basic manufacturing processes, such as injection molding and metal stamping, and working knowledge of tooling.

• Business Acumen: Experience interacting with Procurement teams and a strong understanding of technical coaching and mentoring.

• Skills: Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and technical reports, coupled with exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Minimum requirements

Education- M.E/M.Tech B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Aerospace Engineering.

Experience- 15 to 18 years

Leadership Competencies & Behaviors:

• Effective coaching and mentoring of technical talent for technical and career growth.

• Bias for action: Leads others in proactive knowledge gap & issue resolution.

• Risk Management: identifies and manages risk on projects from the beginning.

• Continuous improvement mindset and application; challenging current architecture decisions/design, speed-to-market improvements, cost/quality pipeline.

• Proficient in leading and creating value through cross functional stakeholders.

• Effectively communicates complex technical topics, influences others, and adapts in Director+ forums.

• Defines roadmaps and strategies for their area of expertise; modules, attributes, subsystems, products, architectures, etc.

• Flexible to change and quickly adapts to new situations.

• Makes positive impacts on technical talent engagement.

• Participates in technical talent hiring and selection processes.

Preferred skills and experiences

1. Proficiency in designing parts in Plastics & Sheetmetal design intended for the Refrigerator product and, its processes and materials

2. Proficient knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and tools to verify design for assembly/ Reliability/ Manufacturability/Safety

3. Project Management – Ability to lead/close multiple projects at the same time

4. Expert in GD&T, Design Standards, variation analysis

5. Conceptual & Analytical Skills with Expert in project planning & management.

6. Strong consumer orientation

7. Ability to interpret Simulation / Test results.

8. Very Strong communication and presentation skills

9. Proficient in APQP, OPEX/Six Sigma methodologies / Lean tools and practices.

MANAGERIAL

1. Exposure/experience of working in a global engineering team environment

2. Team player, flexibility in adapting to quickly changing business task/project priorities.

3. Good business communication (written/verbal) and Presentation skills.

4. Structured and self organized

5. Intercultural sensitivity

6. Ability to coach, support and direct the engineers in subgroups

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Join the Powerhouse of Home Innovation.

GTEC is more than an engineering center; it is where the future of the home is being designed, tested, and perfected. We invite you to be part of a team that is not just witnessing the digital revolution but leading it—creating a lasting impact on everyday lives, one innovation at a time.