Location: Saint Joseph,MI, USA
**Requisition ID:** 64514
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
**The Full Time Program - July 2024 Start Date**
The Whirlpool Engineering Rotational Leadership Development (WERLD) program is one of our most successful and longest running rotational programs. Establish the strong engineering foundation needed to advance within Whirlpool's Global Product Organization. Benefit from impactful assignments, global team projects, integrated training, and formal coaching and mentoring programs over the course of this 3.5 year experience.
**Your day-to-day**
Assignments in the program will focus on development in these spaces:
Introduction to engineering and technology from a global product perspective
3 rotations of 6-12 months each in project areas such as:
+ Product Development
+ Research & Development
+ Systems Engineering
+ Product Approval and Testing Laboratories
+ Consumer Science
+ Product Quality
+ Manufacturing
+ Opportunity to learn Lean Six Sigma and apply techniques
+ Leadership, technical, and cross-functional competency development
**Project example**
Our WERLD Engineers drive innovation with quality projects. See a recent example here:
**Minimum requirements**
+ Completion of Bachelor's degree by May 2025 with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
+ Majoring in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science or relevant engineering field
+ Must have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program.
**Preferred skills and experiences**
+ Cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0 or higher
+ Ability to apply engineering theory to practical problems and communicate technical concepts at a high level.
+ Demonstrated deep technical ability through classwork and project work (internships, research, design projects, clubs)
+ Demonstrated ability to work on and lead teams through work experience, involvement in campus, or community activities and organizations
+ Demonstrated critical thinking ability and systems engineering mindset to solve challenging problems
+ Own It Attitude- self motivated to drive for differentiated results
**What can we offer you?**
Whirlpool offers competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to relocation support, annual bonus, 401k match, paid time off, flexible Fridays, insurance plan, fitness reimbursement, health savings accounts, free wellness coaching, free onsite health clinic, fertility and adoption support, parental (maternity and paternity) leave, education support, and free financial coaching.
In this program, we will offer you a wide variety of developmental experiences, mentorship and networking, exposure to company leadership to help fast track your career trajectory.
Additional potential benefits of the program include:
+ The possibility of a performance-based international assignment at one of our technology research centers globally.
+ Potential sponsorship and funding opportunities for pursuing a technical Master's degree following the completion of the three rotations.
+ Access to our engineering rotational program alumni network, which has been active for over 30 years.
**Program location**
Work out of our corporate campus in Southwest Michigan, which includes several technology centers as well as a research and design center. Learn more about our locations here ( . Take advantage of pristine beaches, a thriving art scene, and lush countryside in our location along the coast of Lake Michigan.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers ( . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook ( , Twitter ( , LinkedIn ( , Instagram ( and YouTube ( .
At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.