Engineer II, CPD

Engineer II CPD

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite four days per week - Kohler WI

Opportunity

This is an invitation to contribute your engineeringtalent to Kohler Co. one of North Americas oldest and largestprivately held companiesan organization known for craftsmanship innovationand a culture grounded in creativity consciousness and character.

As a Current Product Development Engineer youll play acritical role in advancing the performance value and manufacturability of ourfaucet product portfolio. Youll blend engineering excellence with practicalproblem-solving as you uncover cost-reduction opportunities drive efficiencyacross global plants and help shape the next evolution of Kohler products. Youwill work with minimal guidance demonstrating initiative and independentjudgment as you proactively identify areas for improvement and executeengineering solutions that deliver measurable results.

What Youll Do

• Identify and assess technical feasibility of product redesigns and manage the execution of costreduction activities.
• Apply engineering analysis to design enhancements that improve production efficiency and cost effectiveness worldwide.
• Review product returns and determine the root cause of faucet product potential travel to customer locations for troubleshooting.
• Work closely customer service and quality groups to understand product failure reports and lead troubleshooting investigations.
• Create and validate short term and long term solutions to address product performance issues.
• Consolidate and report on issues and trends related to product failures and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and propose new ideas for product features improvements and innovations.
• Stay at the forefront of materials technologies and manufacturing processes to influence future product direction.
• Create and maintain detailed product specifications that reflect manufacturing requirements regulatory standards and marketing needs.
• Generate and evaluate multiple technical solutions using Design for Six Sigma FEA and other analytical methodswhile recognizing when quick practical solutions are the best path forward.
• Own all aspects of product design accuracy including GD&T tolerance stackups and form/fit/function evaluations.
• Ensure product compliance and functionality through testing and analysis.
• Preserve and elevate Kohlers design and styling standards across components and assemblies.
• Prepare technical drawings and documentation that clearly define or update product requirements.
• Manage priorities action plans and timelines for multiple projects; influence crossfunctional partners even without direct authority.
• Support cost modeling efforts and track savings across projects.
• Exhibit and encourage others to exhibit behaviors and actions that: Delight Customers Inspire People Boldly Innovate Own It and Prioritize

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program required mechanical engineering or electrical engineering focus is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of mechanical engineering experience. Previous successful leadership of engineering or cross-functional team is desirable.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD modeling Creo/Windchill experience preferred.
• Hands on fabrication and prototyping skills
• Experience with SAP is a positive as well as the demonstrated ability to research and manage product data.
• International and domestic travel as needed (approx. 15%)

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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 youll 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 $83550 - $127550. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work 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 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohlers 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 . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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