Staff Engineer, Current Product Development

Kohler, WI

Job Description

Staff Engineer, Current Product Development

Work Mode: Onsite

Location:Onsite - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

As a Staff Engineer for Current Product Development, you will be updating and improving KOHLER products and collaborating with cross-functional peers to solve engineering problems.

Product Engineers will work with cross functional groups on Current Product Development projects and are expected to handle responsibilities and perform moderately complex assignments involving large and important projects, with only general direction of management personnel. The Staff Engineer will exhibit considerable project management skill, including complete planning, implementation and critique of all engineering deliverables.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Conduct engineering analysis and implementation of design modifications to improve performance, manufacturability, or cost optimization.
  • Prototype concepts and test them in Kohler's test lab.
  • Diagnose laboratory test failures, establish root causes, and implement solutions.
  • Clearly and effectively present (both written and orally) the results of their efforts to their project teams and/or management as appropriate.
  • Implement the development process to take a product into production according to established milestones.
  • Prepare drawings and documentation needed to define the product design.
  • Coordination of development timing.
  • Present and disseminate technical data to other group functions or groups as requested and needed for business decision-making. Assist in functional excellence improvement.

Skills/Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
  • Minimum of 6 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
  • Related product design/development experience or equivalent proven ability and achievement in related product design.
  • Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling is beneficial.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (<10%).

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

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you'll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $103,900 - $160,000. 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. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants 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 [email protected]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Staff Engineer, Current Product Development

Work Mode: Onsite

Location:Onsite - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

As a Staff Engineer for Current Product Development, you will be updating and improving KOHLER products and collaborating with cross-functional peers to solve engineering problems.

Product Engineers will work with cross functional groups on Current Product Development projects and are expected to handle responsibilities and perform moderately complex assignments involving large and important projects, with only general direction of management personnel. The Staff Engineer will exhibit considerable project management skill, including complete planning, implementation and critique of all engineering deliverables.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Conduct engineering analysis and implementation of design modifications to improve performance, manufacturability, or cost optimization.
  • Prototype concepts and test them in Kohler's test lab.
  • Diagnose laboratory test failures, establish root causes, and implement solutions.
  • Clearly and effectively present (both written and orally) the results of their efforts to their project teams and/or management as appropriate.
  • Implement the development process to take a product into production according to established milestones.
  • Prepare drawings and documentation needed to define the product design.
  • Coordination of development timing.
  • Present and disseminate technical data to other group functions or groups as requested and needed for business decision-making. Assist in functional excellence improvement.

Skills/Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
  • Minimum of 6 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
  • Related product design/development experience or equivalent proven ability and achievement in related product design.
  • Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling is beneficial.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (<10%).

#LI-SC2

#LI-Onsite

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

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you'll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $103,900 - $160,000. 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. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants 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 [email protected]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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