Requisition ID: 72678
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 at www.india.whirlpool.in
The Engineering team identifies, researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluates sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.
Responsible for market research, study raw material, labour rate & MHR trends across NAR, LAR & ASIA regions. Recommend strategy to achieve cost leadership in various products of WPL. Lead Cost modeling and correlation for Plastic injection molding and Sheet metal components.
Responsible to support cost modeling critical inputs of Raw material, Forex, Labour rates etc at various supplier locations across NAR, LAR, ASIA etc
Basic knowledge of MIS and communications
Responsible for Cost Model development of Metal commodities. Close interaction with the Target Costing, Commodity , Design and Product Management ( Plant GSS ) Team.
Expert knowledge of Injection Moulding ,Stamping & Casting Tool, Manufacturing/engineering processes, materials & systems. Communication skills are a must to deal with global partners.
Familiar with Extrusion , Pressure Die Casting , Sand Casting and Sintered Powdered Metal manufacturing processes and perform costing. Experience in Stamping shop floor and tooling are desired.
Partner with Global Target costing and Commodity leaders in Correlation meeting with suppliers to facilitate negotiations .
Accuracy in part/ component costing for project management , generating cost ideas and delivering productivity.
Lead a team of 3-4 Cost modelers from various commodity expertise and deliver cost leadership through domain expertise.
10~13 yrs exp in handling commodities including Metal Stamping & Injection Moulding.
Educational Background - B.Tech/ M.Tech Mechanical Engg
Excellent communication skills and experience in working with the Global environment
Preferred - Knowledge of Technical and commercial both
Preferred Industry - Home appliance industry/ Automotive Industry/EMS /Suppliers/Manufacturers
High level experience on Stamping , Casting & Sintering manufacturing process, cycle time and MHR data.
Knowledge of the design related cost parameters.
Add value in supplier selection by cost evaluation and comparison.
Knowledge about cost headers and factors that impact overall cost.
Basic knowledge on procurement processes.
Should be able to comprehend Stamping and Casting design drawings and conclude cost based on the design inputs.
Work on global assignments and exposure with outside India projects
Communication skills are a must to deal with global partners and stakeholders.
Should have good presentation skills
Logical approach towards problem solving
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Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only 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 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
