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Manager, Project Management

Saint Joseph, MI · On-site

Work on projects using the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) System / Methodology, for Production Development Projects (PDP). * Recommendation for all gate approvals. Collect project requirements ...

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Senior Engineer, Product Testing

Marion, OH · On-site

Follows Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) defined process to ensure vertical startup and world class quality for all new product introductions. * Provides Testing Engineer coverage for Marion, OH ...

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Senior Analyst, Engineering

Fall River, MA · On-site

Critical KPIs of time, cost, quality, and performance targets, utilizing the Whirlpool Product Development process. * Work with key stakeholders (Design, Marketing, Manufacturing,...) and globally ...

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Manager, Engineering

Saint Joseph, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Engineering * 5+ years Engineering & Product Development experience ... Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination ...

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Product Marketing Manager

Benton Harbor, MI · On-site

$145K/yr

About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company ... Drive projects from Advanced Development to Production Project Readiness. Minimum requirements

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What is it like to work at Whirlpool?

Whirlpool is a global company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, fostering a culture that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement. The company's manufacturing facilities and research centers are designed to promote a dynamic work environment, with opportunities for employees to work on various projects, from product development to sustainability initiatives. Working at Whirlpool may appeal to candidates who are passionate about creating innovative home appliances and solutions, with opportunities to contribute to a global brand that prioritizes customer needs and employee growth.

Do workers at Whirlpool get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Does Whirlpool pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
44% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At Whirlpool, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
78% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Whirlpool affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Whirlpool?

Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 65% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do workers at Whirlpool worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do Whirlpool workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
51% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Whirlpool workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Whirlpool?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Whirlpool managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Whirlpool spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Whirlpool?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
77% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Whirlpool job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
46% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is working at Whirlpool good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
37% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Whirlpool feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Whirlpool get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Whirlpool?

Some people feel stressed out here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Whirlpool enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Whirlpool recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Whirlpool?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Whirlpool?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Whirlpool’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Whirlpool is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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Infographic showing various Product Development job openings at Whirlpool in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.
New Product Development - Project Manager

New Product Development - Project Manager

Whirlpool

Mount Pleasant, WI • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Whirlpool rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 164 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

81st of 142 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Requisition ID: 71926
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As theonly 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Project Manager/ Leader. This is an onsite role at our Mount Pleasant, WI location.
As a Project Manager/ Leader, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives with speed, quality, and efficiency. The Project Manager drives the consistent application of Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) and established Project Management disciplines to enable structured execution and predictability, while enabling flexibility to meet consumer and business needs. Acting as a business integrator, the Senior Analyst Project Leader in the Project Leadership Office (PLO) aligns stakeholders, clarifies ownership, and drives transparent decision-making. You will translate project requirements into actionable plans that balance scope, time, cost, quality, and consumer impact while building trust and creating a culture of accountability that delivers meaningful outcomes for the business and consumers.
Your responsibilities will include
  • Work on projects using the Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) methodology, Product development Process (PDP), and Advanced Development Process (ADP). Take ownership of project delivery results, influence cross-functionally to ensure smooth transition of projects to business owners. Responsible for managing the projects from the perspective of all knowledge areas: Project integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Resources, Communications, Risks, Procurements, Stakeholder management.
  • Manages local and global teams, taking projects from original concept till final implementation and project release; through weekly core team meetings, 1:1s, and other forums and communications.
  • Deeply understands and manages all processes and tools of WPD, being a Subject Matter Expert within the organization.
  • Manages risks, develops plans to avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept, or explore them along with the project team.
  • Manages change within the project, guides the team to request, analyze, impact and probability, and make the go/no-go decision.
  • Manages stakeholders, Registers, understands expectations, influences, reports project performance, collects and manages requirements.
  • Manage data in multiple systems to support project health data tracking and reporting.
  • Tracking, Maintenance, and reporting of project expenses and capital calendar.
  • Support project Bill of Materials (BOM) coordination and prototype build execution.
  • Support tracking of parts development and production readiness. Ensure coordination of Cross functional groups involved.
  • Gather, organize, process, and communicate project data reports, KPIs, and presentations. Prepare content for project meetings and integration events.
  • Cover Project Leader absence when needed.
  • Development of and tracking on project master schedule, including follow-up on execution with team members.
  • Maintain, follow-up, and report action register activities.
  • Contribute to Project Leadership Office (PLO) function objectives, development, and embedment.
  • Participate in, contribute to, and lead initiatives related to creating the brand new Project Leadership Office (PLO) at InSinkErator (ISE) and all the Elements of the Implementation Plan, including but not limited to: Change management, education, and training in work management architectures, Customization of tools, techniques, and templates of the Whirlpool Product Development process and the InSinkErator New Product Development process, and identifying, vetting, selecting, and embedding a centralized project management tool for use at ISE. Embedment tracking, Engagement strategies.
  • Travel to key manufacturing or supplier sites as needed based on project work.

Minimum requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years of project management experience, managing project scope, timeline, budget, quality, stakeholder communications, and risk

Preferred skills and experiences
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • 2+ years experience participating in product development, especially in the consumer/durable goods sector
  • Experience with Project Management softwares/platforms. Data analytics, project health KPIs reporting
  • Proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams to align on and achieve difficult project outcomes, stakeholder management

What we offer
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information
Whirlpool's Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
  • Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
  • Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
  • Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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.
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.

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