Kohler istransforming everyday routines into restorative wellness rituals. We areseeking a visionary Engineering Manager to lead the development ofnext-generation wellness products that deliver measurable physical mental andsensory benefits.
In this role you will leada team of engineers responsible for designing innovative high-performanceproducts that elevate Kohler Wellness experiences. You will drive theintegration ofengineeringexcellence with user-centered wellness outcomesbalancing speed quality andinnovation to deliver category-defining solutions.
This hands-on leaderwill guide teams through Kohlers New Product Development process owningproduct integrity from concept through launch and lifecycle. Success requires ablend of technical mastery talent development and the ability to translateemerging wellness insights into differentiated product experiences.
HOW YOULL CONTRIBUTE Lead & Inspire Wellness Innovation
Build and mentor a high-performing diverse engineering team focused on delivering products that enhance physical recovery relaxation and overall wellbeing
Foster a culture of ownership experimentation and continuous learning to unlock new wellness-driven solutions.
Advance Engineering Excellence for Wellbeing
Lead by doing and example. Champion robust design practices that ensure safety performance and consistent delivery of intended wellness benefits
Apply engineering rigor to validate indeded outcomes
Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks
Deliver Transformational Wellness Products
Drive execution within the stage-gate development process ensuring speed to market without compromising quality
Translate complex wellness needs into clear engineering requirements and product specifications
Enable confident data-driven decision making across the development lifecycle
Optimize the Product Experience Across ItsLifecycle
Continuously improve products to enhance performance reliability cost and user experience
Ensure post-launch insights are captured and translated into meaningful product evolution
Stay Ahead of the Wellness Landscape
Maintain deep awareness of emerging wellness trends recovery science and competitive innovations
Act as the technical authority for the wellness product portfolio identifying opportunities for differentiation
Think Strategically
Enable scalable design strategies for global deployment
Build Cross-Functional Alignment
Collaborate closely with Marketing Industrial Design Manufacturing Quality and Program Management to deliver cohesive high-impact solutions
Ensure the customer and user experience remain central to all engineering decisions
Champion Sustainable Wellbeing
Design with intentionminimizing environmental impact while maximizing human benefit
Advance water energy and material efficiency without compromising product performance or experience
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
Manage a dynamic portfolio of engineering work aligned to wellness innovation priorities
Balance resources and assign work based on business impact and team capability
Establish clear objectives that align engineering performance with broader business and wellness goals
Lead performance management and development planning for team members
Define and validate product requirements spanning customer needs regulatory standards and engineering performance
Review and approve key technical deliverables with a focus on functional integrity and user outcomes
Drive continuous improvement across tools processes and product designs Lead cost optimization initiatives while preserving product experience and quality
Collaborate globally to support product launches and lifecycle management across regions
Communicate technical insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Travel as needed to engage with suppliers customers and global teams
Skills/Requirements
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)
7 years of product design engineering experience and 3 years of experience coaching and developing engineering talent
Proven ability to lead complex product development programs from concept to launch
Passion for wellness innovation human-centered design and experiential product development
IDEAL PROFILE
Systems thinker with the ability to connect engineering performance to human outcomes
Strong bias for action balanced with disciplined execution
Comfortable operating in ambiguity while driving clarity for the team
Deep curiosity for how water heat steam and sensory elements can improve wellbeing
#LI-Onsite #LI-SC2
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 $135600 - $211000. 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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Manager - Engineering WellnessWork Mode:OnsiteLocation:Onsite four days per week - Kohler WIOpportunityKohler istransforming everyday routines into restorative wellness rituals. We areseeking a visionary Engineering Manager to lead the development ofnext-generation wellness products that deliver mea...
Manager - Engineering Wellness
Work Mode:Onsite
Location:Onsite four days per week - Kohler WI
Opportunity
Kohler istransforming everyday routines into restorative wellness rituals. We areseeking a visionary Engineering Manager to lead the development ofnext-generation wellness products that deliver measurable physical mental andsensory benefits.
In this role you will leada team of engineers responsible for designing innovative high-performanceproducts that elevate Kohler Wellness experiences. You will drive theintegration ofengineeringexcellence with user-centered wellness outcomesbalancing speed quality andinnovation to deliver category-defining solutions.
This hands-on leaderwill guide teams through Kohlers New Product Development process owningproduct integrity from concept through launch and lifecycle. Success requires ablend of technical mastery talent development and the ability to translateemerging wellness insights into differentiated product experiences.
HOW YOULL CONTRIBUTE Lead & Inspire Wellness Innovation
Build and mentor a high-performing diverse engineering team focused on delivering products that enhance physical recovery relaxation and overall wellbeing
Foster a culture of ownership experimentation and continuous learning to unlock new wellness-driven solutions.
Advance Engineering Excellence for Wellbeing
Lead by doing and example. Champion robust design practices that ensure safety performance and consistent delivery of intended wellness benefits
Apply engineering rigor to validate indeded outcomes
Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks
Deliver Transformational Wellness Products
Drive execution within the stage-gate development process ensuring speed to market without compromising quality
Translate complex wellness needs into clear engineering requirements and product specifications
Enable confident data-driven decision making across the development lifecycle
Optimize the Product Experience Across ItsLifecycle
Continuously improve products to enhance performance reliability cost and user experience
Ensure post-launch insights are captured and translated into meaningful product evolution
Stay Ahead of the Wellness Landscape
Maintain deep awareness of emerging wellness trends recovery science and competitive innovations
Act as the technical authority for the wellness product portfolio identifying opportunities for differentiation
Think Strategically
Enable scalable design strategies for global deployment
Build Cross-Functional Alignment
Collaborate closely with Marketing Industrial Design Manufacturing Quality and Program Management to deliver cohesive high-impact solutions
Ensure the customer and user experience remain central to all engineering decisions
Champion Sustainable Wellbeing
Design with intentionminimizing environmental impact while maximizing human benefit
Advance water energy and material efficiency without compromising product performance or experience
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
Manage a dynamic portfolio of engineering work aligned to wellness innovation priorities
Balance resources and assign work based on business impact and team capability
Establish clear objectives that align engineering performance with broader business and wellness goals
Lead performance management and development planning for team members
Define and validate product requirements spanning customer needs regulatory standards and engineering performance
Review and approve key technical deliverables with a focus on functional integrity and user outcomes
Drive continuous improvement across tools processes and product designs Lead cost optimization initiatives while preserving product experience and quality
Collaborate globally to support product launches and lifecycle management across regions
Communicate technical insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Travel as needed to engage with suppliers customers and global teams
Skills/Requirements
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)
7 years of product design engineering experience and 3 years of experience coaching and developing engineering talent
Proven ability to lead complex product development programs from concept to launch
Passion for wellness innovation human-centered design and experiential product development
IDEAL PROFILE
Systems thinker with the ability to connect engineering performance to human outcomes
Strong bias for action balanced with disciplined execution
Comfortable operating in ambiguity while driving clarity for the team
Deep curiosity for how water heat steam and sensory elements can improve wellbeing
#LI-Onsite #LI-SC2
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 $135600 - $211000. 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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