Senior Product Care Engineer/Specialist

R&D 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 Product Care Engineer / Specialist – Electromechanical is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of mechanical and electromechanical components within the plastic tub dishwasher platform. This role serves as the Direct Material Excellence (DME) engineering owner for assigned components and subsystems, driving cost-out initiatives, quality improvements, and technical robustness. The role works closely with the Global R&D organization, ensuring alignment to global design standards, technology sharing, and adoption of best practices. Collaboration spans regional engineering teams, global component owners, suppliers, and manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities: Product & Component Development Lead design, redesign, and validation of mechanical and electromechanical components for the plastic tub dishwasher platform. Develop new components aligned with global design standards, shared modules, and engineering rules. Create engineering documentation including CAD models (Catia/NX experience preferred), drawings, specifications, DFMEA, and DVP&R. Direct Material Excellence (DME) – Cost Out Serve as DME engineering owner for assigned plastic tub dishwasher components and subsystems. Identify, evaluate, and implement cost-out initiatives through VA/VE activities, supplier proposals, and design optimization. Quality & Reliability Improvement Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective action for field or manufacturing issues. Implement design changes to improve quality, manufacturability, and service call rate performance. Coordinate with Global R&D to share learnings, integrate global quality tools, and align on lessons learned for common components. Global R&D Collaboration Responsibilities: Cross-Regional Engineering Alignment Partner with Global R&D teams (EU, LATAM, APAC) to ensure platform components meet global product architecture standards. Technology Transfer & Best Practices Exchange design solutions, test methods, and validation learnings for common modules (motors, pumps, valves, sensors, wiring harnesses). Drive reapplication of successful global solutions into the North America plastic tub dishwasher platform. Provide input to global guidelines for plastic part design, electromechanical integration, and system-level robustness. Global Supplier & Manufacturing Integration Collaborate with global supplier engineering teams to evaluate design feasibility, cost drivers, and regional manufacturing differences. Support global supplier alignment for common component families to enable scale, cost synergy, and consistent quality. Technical Communication Provide updates to global stakeholders on DME progress, quality improvements, and design changes. Participate in global technical reviews, design gates, and strategic decision forums. Partner with global Advanced Development teams to test emerging technologies and integrate insights into NA platform requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or related engineering field. 3–7 years of experience in product development, preferably in electromechanical systems or consumer appliances. Experience with injection-molded plastic part design, electromechanical integration, and component-level validation. Qualifications: Strong collaborator across local and global engineering organizations. Shares knowledge and adopts best practices across regions. Independently manages priorities while aligning with global technology owners and regional stakeholders. Understanding dishwasher system behavior, water handling, plastic tub construction, or electromechanical assemblies. Familiarity with DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, reliability engineering, and DVP&R. Experience leading VA/VE activities and cost-out engineering. Global collaboration experience strongly preferred. Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time. Find more on: Electrolux Group North America: Electrolux Group Careers: 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 . The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.