Mechanical Design Engineer - Transformative Innovation

Sterling Kohler; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cheltenham is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Transformative Innovation team. This role involves designing groundbreaking products while collaborating closely with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of industry experience. This role offers a salary of up to £45k, a hybrid work model, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and bonuses.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Company bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer with at least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to apply engineering theory creatively to solve problems.
• Self-motivated and proactive with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Transformative Innovation projects and engineer products.
• Design and develop new products in collaboration with suppliers.
• Conduct research on technical developments and product evaluations.

Skills

Engineering theory and problem solving

Collaboration skills

Innovative approach

3D/2D CAD (Creo Parametric)

Education

HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer- Transformative Innovation - Hybrid with 3 days onsite in Cheltenham. Salary up to £45k subject to skills & experience, plus a benefits package including private health care and company bonuses.

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup – is our lifeblood. We focus on investment, investing in the best technology and in each and every individual. Put simply, it is who we are.

From day one you are part of the Kohler community – a collaborative, forward-focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers and inspire our people. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or contact our Customer Service team, we all share the same values at Kohler.

Opportunity

Are you an engineer looking to grow your career? Do you love innovation and working on the next generation of products and technologies?

We are seeking a mechanical engineer to join our Transformative Innovation project delivery team. You will be an innovative individual with a real passion for developing groundbreaking products and you must be comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible with your broad engineering experience. As a Design Engineer in Transformative Innovation you will identify, evaluate, develop, and create new products and technologies that revolutionise the Kitchen & Bath industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of Transformative Innovation projects and engineer highly innovative products.
• Support the development of new ideas and insights which will drive innovation within Kohler Co., including delivery of technology demonstrators and high-quality proof-of-concepts.
• Create and execute design solutions, using engineering fundamentals and logic backed up by practical technical problem solving, to support the development from a blank sheet or an idea to polished proof-of-concept and beyond.
• Design new products and technologies, collaborating with suppliers and operations personnel to ensure manufacturability at competitive costs.
• Support delivery of assigned work packages to a high quality and on time.
• Creation, evaluation and testing of design solutions and competitor’s products, producing reports on findings.
• Research of relevant technical developments from various sources including technical literature, suppliers, standards authorities, IP & Patents etc.
• Compilation and entry of supporting data such as product BOMs and design record files.
• Working within the guidelines of departmental and company policies, procedures, and work instructions. Research of relevant technical developments from various sources including technical literature, suppliers, standards authorities, IP & Patents etc.

Skills/Requirements

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer, who has gained experience through apprenticeship or higher education (HND, degree, or through intern/co-op experiences). Will have at least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to apply engineering theory and logic with a hands-on, creative approach to problem solving and an eye for innovation.
• Highly motivated and self-driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passionate about new technology, inquisitive, and driven to identify and solve engineering problems.
• Appetite for learning about new technologies and methodologies and integrating them into product ideas and designs.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Multi-disciplinary team working; strong team player, able to work on their own initiative.
• Innovative approach to problem solving.
• Capable of supporting the delivery of high-quality proof-of-concepts within tight timescales.
• Working knowledge of FMEA’s, DFA, CFD, FEA and Moldflow.
• Designing for various manufacturing processes: injection moulding, machining, forging, casting etc.
• 3D/2D CAD, preferably Creo Parametric.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in a sprint environment.
• Working knowledge of electronics and electrical systems.

We can offer you a lot in return!

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 a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup. Our brands differ in market position, but are equal in commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price. Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, Kohler Mira recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team manages current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals. We work with recruitment agencies when external support is required, and we will release vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List. Speculative CVs sent by any agency without a specific request will not be accepted.