Kohler Development Program - Accelerated Engineering
Work Mode:Onsite
Location:Onsite - 4 days Kohler WI
Early Talent at Kohler
KohlersLeadership Development Programs are designed to accelerate the development offuture leaders through structured cross-functional rotational experiences thatdrive meaningful business impact. Participants join as full-time associatesgaining broad exposure across the organization while being supported throughintentional development mentorship and a strong cohort experience. Program Overview
Areyou ready to accelerate your career in engineering Join our dynamicAccelerated Engineering Development Program and embark on a transformativejourney toward becoming a future engineering leader. Our mission isclear:Accelerate the growth of our engineers through focused trainingmentorship and hands-on experience in diverse product categories to driveleading edge innovation at vision is to build a world class team ofengineers equipped with the skills and network to develop meaningful productsand innovations that will shape the future of Kohler.
We are looking forearly-career engineers who bring curiosity creativity and a strong desire tosolve meaningful business and product challenges. Successful participants willbe innovative thinkers who can translate ideas into cost-effective functionalsolutions that reflect Kohlers brand values while collaborating effectivelyacross marketing program management industrial design manufacturingoperations and other cross-functional partners. This program is designed forindividuals who are passionate about innovation eager to identifyopportunities for transformative product solutions and able to contributewithin a diverse global engineering organization by leveraging both theirtechnical foundation and the collective expertise of the broader team.
WhatYoullDo
Create refine andimplement new product solutions by: Collaborating with Product Marketing Industrial Design Program Management and other cross-functional partners to define product specifications grounded in consumer research market data and business needs.
Analyzing competitive products warranty insights sales feedback and technical data to benchmark performance and inform new design approaches.
Conducting feasibility assessments of early product concepts to evaluate technical viability cost manufacturability and alignment to customer expectations.
Developing and refining product concepts using 3D modeling software engineering analysis tools FEA CFD and design critique processes.
Leveraging advanced prototyping and test lab capabilities to build evaluate and validate physical prototypes through hands-on experimentation.
Applying engineering tools such as DFMEA tolerance analysis technical drawings engineering standards and GD&T to strengthen product quality and mitigate potential failure modes.
Partnering with internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers to optimize design performance cost quality timing reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
Developing verification plans supporting regulatory compliance and providing hands-on engineering support during pre-production builds and manufacturing ramp-up.
Program Structure & Experiences
KohlersLeadership Development Programs are designed as two-year full-time rotationalexperiences that provide broad exposure to the business while acceleratingleadership readiness. Participants complete 34 cross-functional rotationseach lasting 68 months where they contribute to impactful work aligned tobusiness priorities.
Beyondon-the-job experience participants engage in a structured enterprise-widedevelopment journey that includes:
A week-long immersive onboarding experience with their cross-functional cohort Intentional semi-annual seminars and quarterly learning sessions throughout the program
Exposure to senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization
Ongoing mentorship coaching and performance feedback
Opportunities to build community through a cohort-based experience and networking events
Theprogram culminates in a formal graduation experience positioning participantsfor strategic placement into full-time roles aligned to their strengthsinterests and business priorities.
Skills/Requirements
Required Qualifications
Must have obtained a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or a related technical discipline no later than June 2027
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship on an on-going basis
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD modeling.
Hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills.
Intern and/or co-op experience exhibiting these skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
The salary range for this position is $76050 - $96050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates 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 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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Kohler Development Program - Accelerated EngineeringWork Mode:OnsiteLocation:Onsite - 4 days Kohler WIEarly Talent at Kohler KohlersLeadership Development Programs are designed to accelerate the development offuture leaders through structured cross-functional rotational experiences thatdrive meaning...
Kohler Development Program - Accelerated Engineering
Work Mode:Onsite
Location:Onsite - 4 days Kohler WI
Early Talent at Kohler
KohlersLeadership Development Programs are designed to accelerate the development offuture leaders through structured cross-functional rotational experiences thatdrive meaningful business impact. Participants join as full-time associatesgaining broad exposure across the organization while being supported throughintentional development mentorship and a strong cohort experience. Program Overview
Areyou ready to accelerate your career in engineering Join our dynamicAccelerated Engineering Development Program and embark on a transformativejourney toward becoming a future engineering leader. Our mission isclear:Accelerate the growth of our engineers through focused trainingmentorship and hands-on experience in diverse product categories to driveleading edge innovation at vision is to build a world class team ofengineers equipped with the skills and network to develop meaningful productsand innovations that will shape the future of Kohler.
We are looking forearly-career engineers who bring curiosity creativity and a strong desire tosolve meaningful business and product challenges. Successful participants willbe innovative thinkers who can translate ideas into cost-effective functionalsolutions that reflect Kohlers brand values while collaborating effectivelyacross marketing program management industrial design manufacturingoperations and other cross-functional partners. This program is designed forindividuals who are passionate about innovation eager to identifyopportunities for transformative product solutions and able to contributewithin a diverse global engineering organization by leveraging both theirtechnical foundation and the collective expertise of the broader team.
WhatYoullDo
Create refine andimplement new product solutions by: Collaborating with Product Marketing Industrial Design Program Management and other cross-functional partners to define product specifications grounded in consumer research market data and business needs.
Analyzing competitive products warranty insights sales feedback and technical data to benchmark performance and inform new design approaches.
Conducting feasibility assessments of early product concepts to evaluate technical viability cost manufacturability and alignment to customer expectations.
Developing and refining product concepts using 3D modeling software engineering analysis tools FEA CFD and design critique processes.
Leveraging advanced prototyping and test lab capabilities to build evaluate and validate physical prototypes through hands-on experimentation.
Applying engineering tools such as DFMEA tolerance analysis technical drawings engineering standards and GD&T to strengthen product quality and mitigate potential failure modes.
Partnering with internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers to optimize design performance cost quality timing reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
Developing verification plans supporting regulatory compliance and providing hands-on engineering support during pre-production builds and manufacturing ramp-up.
Program Structure & Experiences
KohlersLeadership Development Programs are designed as two-year full-time rotationalexperiences that provide broad exposure to the business while acceleratingleadership readiness. Participants complete 34 cross-functional rotationseach lasting 68 months where they contribute to impactful work aligned tobusiness priorities.
Beyondon-the-job experience participants engage in a structured enterprise-widedevelopment journey that includes:
A week-long immersive onboarding experience with their cross-functional cohort Intentional semi-annual seminars and quarterly learning sessions throughout the program
Exposure to senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization
Ongoing mentorship coaching and performance feedback
Opportunities to build community through a cohort-based experience and networking events
Theprogram culminates in a formal graduation experience positioning participantsfor strategic placement into full-time roles aligned to their strengthsinterests and business priorities.
Skills/Requirements
Required Qualifications
Must have obtained a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or a related technical discipline no later than June 2027
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship on an on-going basis
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD modeling.
Hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills.
Intern and/or co-op experience exhibiting these skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
The salary range for this position is $76050 - $96050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates 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 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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