Engineer II, CPDWork Mode: Onsite
Location:Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI
What You'll Do- Identify and assess technical feasibility of product redesigns and manage the execution of cost-reduction 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 issues.Includes 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 methods-while recognizing when quick, practical solutions are the best path forward.
- Own all aspects of product design accuracy, including GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and form/fit/function evaluations.
- Ensure product compliance and functionality through testing and analysis.
- Preserve and elevate Kohler's 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 cross-functional 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 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 $83,550 - $127,550. 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.
