Sr. Project Engineer, Creative Labs

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI

Opportunity

In this position, the Sr Project Engineer – Creative Labs will deliver innovative consumer products as part of a highly collaborative and creative team. This technical lead will leverage their electromechanical skills, creativity, control systems knowledge and business acumen to bring products from initial concept through to prototype.

Specific Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who:

• Leverages creative problem solving to design innovative, cost effective, and functional faucet products that delight customers and represent the Kohler brand.

• Brings a positive approach and collaborates with cross functional teams including marketing, program management, industrial design, and manufacturing operations to deliver products on time, within budget.

• Has a passion for innovation and consistently searches for opportunities to create transformative products.

• Utilizes strong electromechanical skillset to prove out and enhance control systems and automation of customer experiences.

• Utilizes a broad range material and manufacturing process knowledge including casting, forging, stamping, injection molding, welding, tube bending, hydroforming, etc.

• Contributes to and leverages a diverse and global engineering organization.

What you will be doing:

Create

• Partner with Product Marketing and Industrial Design to develop a product specification using consumer research, market data, and sales feedback.

• Study consumer behaviors and develop product solutions that provide a solution or value to a customer

• Provide high-level feasibility analysis on initial product concepts

Refine

• Develop and refine concepts using 3D modeling software (Creo), FEA, and CFD.

• Leverage our world class on-site prototyping and test lab capabilities to create physical and electronic prototypes to validate product features.

• Validate product value through consumer and/or human experience research.

Implement

• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stacks, programming flowcharts and develop detailed technical drawings, incorporating engineering standards and GD&T.

• Optimize design using DfM (Design for Manufacturing) principles to ensure dependable, stable, and efficient mass production.

• Enable system level design through flow charts, light programming, electronics implementation, and circuit prototyping for prototype validation.

• Ensure regulatory compliance through careful product verification test planning.

• Support manufacturing ramp up by providing on-site feedback during pre-production builds.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• Minimum of 4 years of mechanical engineering experience.

• Working knowledge of systems automation, controls implementation and data acquisition systems.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD modeling.

• Hands on fabrication and prototyping skills.

• Tolerant of ambiguity and drives to clarity by bringing order and structure to work.

Travel

• International and domestic travel as needed.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $89,800 - $114,100. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.

On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com .

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the FederalEEO is the Law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and theEEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .