Whirlpool Engineering Rotational Leadership Development (WERLD) Program - Full Time

Whirlpool Corporation
St. Joseph, MI, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Computer Engineering

Job description

  • Intentional Mentorship: Partner with a senior engineering leader for strategic career guidance and advocacy throughout your journey.
  • Senior Leadership Exposure: Present directly to leadership each rotation to champion your initiatives and build your network from day one.
  • Structured Support System: Navigate transitions seamlessly with a dedicated network of peer buddies, program managers, program alumni, and team leaders.
  • Continuous Improvement: Gain hands-on training in industry-standard methodologies to drive operational excellence, including Lean Six Sigma training and certification.
  • Leadership Curriculum: Accelerate your business acumen and strategic thinking through our leadership development curriculum.

Requirements

  • Completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by May 2027 with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
  • Majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Mechatronics, Materials 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

All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be asked to complete our online assessment as a next step in the recruitment process.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

  • Ability to apply engineering theory to practical problems and demonstrates technical ability through project experience (internships, research, design projects, relevant club participation)
  • Collaborates effectively in team environments, ideally with proven leadership experience from campus or community activities and organizations
  • Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
  • Approaches complex problems with a critical thinking and systems engineering mindset
  • Proactive and results-oriented, with a drive to take ownership and deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Influences others effectively, inspiring buy-in and followership for ideas and initiatives

Benefits & conditions

  • Total Rewards: Whirlpool offers competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to relocation support, annual bonus, 401k match, paid time off, always-on flexibility, 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., 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. (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/united-states-canada-locations/) Take advantage of pristine beaches, a thriving art scene, and lush countryside in our location along the coast of Lake Michigan.

Your day-to-day

The program consists of 3 rotations of 12 months each, with a focus on providing an introduction to engineering and technology from a global product perspective and developing leadership, technical, and cross-functional competency.

Assignments in the program will focus on development in these spaces:

  • Product Development
  • Research & Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Product Approval and Testing Laboratories
  • Consumer Science
  • Product Quality
  • Manufacturing

About the company

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant

pursuit of improving life at home. As the only 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 2025, the company reported

approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -

41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional

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