Whirlpool Corporation

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • Greenville, OH

What I liked

Whirlpool Corporation invests a lot in their employees and company culture. This is especially true of their leadership development programs. They want you to succeed not only as an engineer, but as a member of a family, a company, and a community. I had many opportunities to learn, network, and lead others at work, as well as opportunities to serve the communities I lived in, such as participating in Habitat for Humanity with other interns. The main project I was involved in at the KitchenAid manufacturing facility was catered to my experience level and interest, making it easier for me to be engaged and happy at work. Whirlpool is an awesome company for which to work!

What I wish was different

Working for a corporation has cons among all the pros. One of the main cons of being in such a large company is that it's easy to be overlooked in the system or not get timely information when you need it. Whirlpool does its best to combat this as an organization, but there is still a lot of slow communication and some potential to get lost in the cracks if you don't learn how to communicate well.

Advice

Learn the company thoroughly. This includes the abbreviations, the company mission and values, the name of the CEO, the proper modes of communication, and any other relevant information. Showing that you understand how the company works makes you stand out as an employee because your focus is broader than just your project and your role.

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High School Intern

June 2022 - August 2023 • Benton Harbor, MI

What I liked

I appreciated the flexibility they offered

What I wish was different

Sometimes it was difficult finding things to do

Advice

Definitely make connections

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Floor operator

May - August 2021 • Ottawa, OH

What I liked

I liked the people there and the fact that there was always work to do.

What I wish was different

I wish conditions such as temperature/ covid 19 policies were updated and thought about instead of ignored.

Advice

Always stay busy. Bosses like that even if it's just sweeping the floor.

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engineering intern

May - August 2021 • Clyde, OH

What I liked

My duties were appropriate for a college-level intern. I had a chance to work alongside seasoned engineers.My hours were reasonable.

What I wish was different

parking spaces were always crammed.

Advice

always ask your supervisor in case you're not sure about something.

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Manufacturing Leadership Development Program Intern

May - August 2023 • Findlay, OH

What I liked

I liked the ability to work on multiple different projects at the same time. I felt like I was able to gain a good understanding of many different processes. I feel like I gained an understanding of the way manufacturing should be done because whirlpool is a great manufacturing company.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have gone out of my comfort zone more at the start. I mainly kept to myself at the beginning and just tried to work through my projects alone. I began to branch out and talk to many different people. Everyone here is really willing to help and I developed multiple different friendships during my time at whirlpool. I also wish I would have spent a little more time on my final report out. I should have worked on it throughout the summer rather than at the end. This just added to the stress of preparing.

Advice

Take advantage of the networking opportunities with this position. This is a great internship to get your foot in the door with a great company. We were invited to corporate two times and were able to connect with the interns in other fields. You also have meetings with some higher ups in the company, so if you take a job here make sure to take advantage of those opportunities.

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