Mechanical Engineer - Steel

Location: Kinston

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Permanent

Job Description

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Where you’ll be:

This position will be based in Kinston, NC.

All About the Role:

The Senior Development Engineer / Senior Specialist – Mechanical (Steel Components, DME) is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of stainless‑steel and steel‑based mechanical components within the stainless‑steel (SS) dishwasher platform. This includes structural assemblies, tubs, sheet‑metal components, weldments, and metal sub‑systems.

This role serves as the Direct Material Excellence (DME) engineering lead for steel components—driving cost‑out initiatives, evaluating supplier proposals, leveraging global solutions, and ensuring that all material/cost optimization efforts meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements.

The role works collaboratively with suppliers, manufacturing teams, procurement, quality, and Global R&D, ensuring alignment with global design standards, shared strategies, and technology roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product & Component Development
• Lead design, redesign, and validation of steel and stainless‑steel components for the dishwasher platform.
• Develop mechanically robust sheet‑metal parts, weldments, and structural assemblies aligned with global standards and DFM/DFA principles.
• Create engineering documentation including CAD (Catia/NX experience preferred), drawings, specifications, DFMEA, DVP&R, and BOMs.
• Perform tolerance analysis, weld feasibility, structural assessments, and material selection for durability and corrosion resistance.
• Direct Material Excellence (DME) – Cost Out
• Identify and drive cost‑out opportunities through material optimization, gauge reduction, process improvements, part consolidation, and supplier VA/VE proposals.
• Evaluate and approve supplier cost‑out initiatives to ensure structural, acoustic, and corrosion‑related performance targets are preserved.
• Conduct cost modeling reviews with procurement and suppliers to validate assumptions and assess cost drivers.
• Quality & Reliability Improvement
• Lead structured problem‑solving for steel‑related field issues: corrosion, cracking, weld failures, vibration, noise, and dimensional instability.
• Deliver design improvements that reduce variation and improve manufacturability, weld integrity, and long‑term durability.
• Support factory operations through root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and process capability improvements.
• Supplier & Manufacturing Collaboration
• Collaborate with steel suppliers to assess stamping, forming, welding, brushing, and finishing processes.
• Validate tool changes, fabrication proposals, PPAP submissions, and cost‑out modifications.
• Ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities across stamping, welding automation, coating lines, and assembly operations.
• Global R&D Collaboration Responsibilities
• Cross‑Regional Alignment
• Partner with Global R&D to align on shared component design rules, stainless‑steel tub strategies, and global platform architecture.
• Participate in global module owner discussions and design standardization activities.
• Supplier & Commodity Integration
• Support global sourcing and component harmonization efforts to reduce cost and improve consistency across platforms.
• Evaluate global DME proposals and ensure feasibility for NA manufacturing and performance conditions.
• Technical Communication
• Provide updates to global stakeholders on cost‑out plans, design releases, validation results, and risk assessments.
• Participate in global design reviews, technical councils, and cross‑regional R&D communications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably with sheet metal or steel component development.
• Strong understanding of stainless‑steel materials, structural design, forming, stamping, welding, and corrosion behavior.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of payroll principles, multi‑state taxation, and labor regulations.
• Appliance development experience, especially dishwasher steel sub‑systems.
• Skilled in GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance analysis, and mechanical fundamentals.
• Experience executing cost‑out projects and VA/VE activities.
• Cross‑regional or global R&D collaboration experience.
• Proficient in CAD tools (CREO, NX, SolidWorks).
• Strong collaborator, sharing insights across teams and global partners.
• Independently organizes workload while leveraging global standards.
• Builds productive relationships with suppliers, manufacturing, and R&D peers.
• Success Indicators / Critical Milestones
• Successful release of new or redesigned steel components.
• Documented cost‑out savings aligned with DME targets.
• Structural, corrosion, acoustics, and durability improvements validated in testing.
• Reduction in field/service issues related to steel components.

Benefits highlights:

• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services
• Family-friendly benefits
• Insurance policy plan
• Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

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Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.