Engineer II, Kitchen Sinks

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The primary responsibility of the Engineer II - Product role is to deliver innovative consumer products as part of a highly collaborative cross-functional team.  Completes project assignments by following a phase gate development process, understanding how engineering activities interweave with cross-functional deliverables.  Engineering work focuses on idea generation and risk mitigation of basic subassemblies, systems, and processes.  New Product Design focus of value analysis, with a complementary consideration of cost optimization.  Engineer works under the general direction of an engineering manager and is expected to handle responsibilities and perform tasks for difficult assignments independently.  Exhibits time management skills and technical knowledge.

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings a positive approach and collaborates with cross functional teams including marketing, program management, industrial design, and manufacturing operations to deliver projects on time, within budget.
•  Is passionate about innovation and independently motivated to explore concepts and build transformative products.
• Has demonstrated skill in ideation and creative design. Candidates with strong interest in CAD design and advanced prototyping are preferred.
• Exhibits strong mechanical aptitude and has established individual engineering design process.  Contributes to improvement of products and processes.
•  Understands manufacturing constraints for a broad range materials and process including injection molding, casting, forging, stamping, welding, machining, fabricating, plating, etc.
• Is confident evaluating complex designs and leverages creative problem-solving skills to continually optimize.
• Can competently coordinate work across regions and cultures as part of a global engineering organization.

What you will be doing:

• Individual ownership of New Product Design projects and Current Product Design modifications of moderate complexity, including kitchen sinks, wire form accessories, injection molded parts, and assemblies of sink components.
•  Support of more complex projects with partner engineers.
• Development of product design within specifications including all meaningful details pertinent for product structural and functional requirements, installations, regulatory considerations, platforming and marketing/sales considerations worldwide.
• Assurance of functional acceptability through testing and analysis.
• Preparation of drawings, specifications, and documentation needed to define the product design and function.
• Utilize engineering tools to guide design and risk-mitigation activities.
• General awareness of Design-For-Manufacturing techniques and can apply towards sink and accessory designs.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time within NPD timelines.
• Assistance in the preparation of product cost information.
• Dissemination of technical data to other group functions or groups as requested and needed for business decision making, including bottom basin racks, cutout templates, and accessory material usage databases.
• Completion of parametric CAD models to guide the design, risk assessment, and risk-mitigation of new products across the department.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (PTC Creo Preferred).
• Ability to work Independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Self-directed with creative problem-solving ability.
• Ability to independently test, analyze and solve technical problems.
• Must exhibit excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• 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.

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 $85,400 - $130,300. 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.