Project Engineer, Sauna, Wellness Products

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The primary responsibility of the Project Engineer in our Wellness Products Group is to deliver innovative consumer sauna products as part of a highly collaborative cross-functional team. The Project Engineer must combine strong technical skills, collaborative leadership, creativity, and business acumen to the role; working with the team to bring products from initial concept through to production.

We are looking for someone who:

• Leverages creative problem solving to design innovative, cost effective, and functional Wellness bathing 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.

• Is passionate about innovation and consistently searches for opportunities to create transformative products.

• Has demonstrated experience in sub-system and component development – executing the product engineering tasks of bringing a product to market.

• Utilizes broad range material and manufacturing process knowledge including wood working, casting, injection molding, extrusion, metal fabrication, etc.

• Is familiar coordinating work across regions and cultures as part of a global engineering organization.

Specific Responsibilities

• Generates and advises on product specifications: customer, regulatory, and technical requirements.

• Originate ideas for products improvements, enhanced, product features, and product modifications.

• Assures functional acceptability through application of engineering tools, analysis, and testing. This includes prototyping, simulation, DFA, DFMEA and qualification.

• Conduct engineering analysis and implementation of design modifications to improve manufacturability or cost optimization.

• Leverage existing construction technology to optimize designs for best performance and cost.

• Prepares detailed projects and/or technical plans for product development and/or improvement.

• Collaborates with senior engineers, support personnel, suppliers, and other outside groups involving product design, documentation, development, drafting, prototype construction, and test of product concepts.

• Utilizes 3D CAD software (PTC Creo) for the realization of concepts or designs.

• Tests, and debugs mechanical systems to prove out designs.Establishes product specifications, test plans, and design documentation.

• Leads product engineering tasks within the product development process from concept through production

• Makes appropriate decisions using support tools, accurate data and critical thinking.

• Implement products into production according to established milestones.

• Occasional travel to visit suppliers, customers, tradeshows, and other Kohler locations as required.

• Clearly and effectively present (both written and orally) the results of their efforts to their project teams and/or management as appropriate in English. Documents and presents experiences to share knowledge within and outside the department.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.

• A minimum of 4 years related work experience in a Mechanical Engineering position.

• Able to work closely with US and Global teams to execute the product development process

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (PTC Creo preferred).

• In-depth understanding of Six Sigma tools including FMEA, DOE, and process capability preferred

• Ability to work independently and with a cross-functional team.

• Ability to independently test, analyze and solve technical problems.

• Must exhibit excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented.

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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 $83,300 - $105,200. 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 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.

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