Whirlpool Engineering Rotational Leadership Development (WERLD) Program

Job Description

Whirlpool Engineering Rotational Leadership Development (WERLD) Program – Full Time | Whirlpool Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational program at Whirlpool Corporation, located in Southwest Michigan. Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company known for iconic brands like Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag, dedicated to improving life at home through meaningful innovation. This program is designed to build a strong engineering foundation for early career professionals, fast-tracking careers within Whirlpool’s Engineering Team through impactful global projects and continuous skill-building.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, St Joseph, MI

• Team: Whirlpool Engineering Rotational Program
• Mission: Develop leadership, technical, and cross-functional competency through 3 rotations focusing on global product engineering and technology.
• Tech Stack: Lean Six Sigma training and certification

What You’ll Actually Do
• Drive innovation and quality projects across various engineering and technology domains.
• Rotate through assignments focusing on product development, research, and systems engineering.
• Develop expertise in product approval, testing laboratories, and consumer science.
• Contribute to product quality and manufacturing processes from a global perspective.
• Present initiatives directly to senior leadership, fostering strategic career guidance and network building.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-Career role requiring completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by May 2027 in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Computer Engineering/Science, Mechatronics, Materials Science, or a relevant engineering field, with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA.
• Experience: Applicants must possess indefinite US work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available. Technical ability demonstrated through project experience (internships, research, design projects, or relevant club participation) is required.
• Skills: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and professionally, collaborate effectively in team environments, and approach complex problems with a critical thinking and systems engineering mindset.
• Bonus: Proven leadership experience from campus or community activities, a proactive and results-oriented approach to taking ownership, and the ability to influence others effectively.