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.

Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and technical reports, coupled with exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Minimum requirements 
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