Requisition ID: 72731

About Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation.

In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available atwww.india.whirlpool.in

About GTEC

Transforming Vision into Reality: The Global Technology & Engineering Center where India’s world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation.

The team you will be a part of

You will be a part of the Competitive Architecture Analysis (CAA) team within Whirlpool's Global Technology Center. The CAA team delivers strategic competitive category insights, teardown analytics, and brand architecture analysis to drive product leadership, cost optimization, and competitive advantage across global product platforms.

This role in summary

As an Analyst - Electronics Cost Modeler, you will lead the development of robust cost models for Electronics and Wiring Harness commodities. You will conduct Strategic Competitive Category and Brand Architecture Analysis that consistently delivers deep technical and cost insights to global platform teams. Working closely with cross-functional partners in Costing, Design, Product Management, and Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS), you will drive competitive benchmarking, identify cost-out opportunities, and establish best-in-class cost estimation practices.

Your responsibilities will include

Cost Model Development: Responsible for creating, maintaining, and refining detailed cost models for Electronics, PCBAs, RF circuits, and Wiring Harness commodities based on physical teardowns, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration:



Drive active communication and close interaction with global partners across Costing, Design, Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS), and Product Management teams.

Detailed Cost Estimation: Develop precise cost estimates for wiring harness components and assemblies, including cables, connectors, terminals, and manufacturing processes.

Competitive Manufacturing Analysis: Lead teardown analysis, build manufacturing sequence charts, and document competitive teardowns into internal databases to inform internal manufacturing and engineering practices.

Architecture Insights & Communication: Partner with the CAA Architecture Analysis team to build communication matrices and deliver actionable insights on competitor design, architecture, and cost drivers.

Cost Optimization & VA/VE: Proactively identify design-to-cost and cost-saving opportunities across regions to meet and exceed global platform targets.

Project Leadership: Lead and execute multiple complex teardown and cost modeling projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards, and stakeholder requirements.

Knowledge Management: Develop, standardize, and maintain knowledge documents, guidelines, and reusable tools to streamline global cost estimation workflows.

Key Deliverables

Detailed Teardown Analysis and Benchmarking Reports. Competitive Category and Brand Architecture Analysis Reports.

Competitive Communication Matrices detailing technical and architecture insights.

Standardized Electronics and Wiring Harness Cost Models (aPriori / DFMA).

Knowledge Management repositories and reusable cost estimation tools.

Minimum requirements

Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics Engineering Experience: 6 - 10 years of relevant professional experience in electronics cost modeling, manufacturing process analysis,



or teardown benchmarking.

Preferred skills and experiences

TECHNICAL In-depth technical knowledge of Electronic & Electrical wiring harness components, manufacturing processes, cables, connectors, and terminals.

Robust proficiency in Cost Estimation tools (aPriori, DFMA).

Hands-on experience PLM software (Windchill).

Solid understanding of Electronics Components, electric Wire Harness , construction, materials, and working Principal construction, materials, and its working principles.

Working knowledge of electronic circuits, RF circuits, and microwave theory.

Basic understanding of communication theory and digital signal processing.

Proficiency in Data Analytics and Visualization tools (Tableau, Data Studio, Advanced Excel)

MANAGERIAL

Proven project management capabilities; ability to lead and close multiple complex projects concurrently.

Strong conceptual, analytical, and financial analysis skills.

Excellent business communication (verbal and written) and executive presentation skills.

Strong customer centricity and consumer-oriented mindset.

Ability to collaborate seamlessly across cross-functional, multi-cultural, and global engineering teams.

Whirlpool India

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At Whirlpool India, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool India 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.

GTEC

Join the Powerhouse of Home Innovation.

GTEC is more than an engineering center; it is where the future of the home is being designed, tested, and perfected. We invite you to be part of a team that is not just witnessing the digital revolution but leading it—creating a lasting impact on everyday lives, one innovation at a time.

📌 Senior Project Engineer, Electrical Cost Modeler (Pune)
🏢 Whirlpool
📍 Pune