Manufacturing NPI Lead Engineer

Sterling Kohler; Bristol Township, Northern (Bucks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Staff Engineer, Manufacturing in Bristol, PA. This onsite role leads new product introductions and capabilities, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure on-time launches and quality objectives.

You will design processes, oversee equipment procurement, define SOPs, training, and validation plans. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 6 years engineering or related experience within a production assembly environment; automation experience preferred.
• Experience with metal/glass fabrication processes and tooling improvements is a plus.
• SolidWorks proficiency is a plus; Six Sigma/Lean training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI and new manufacturing capabilities for the Bristol facility, coordinating across functions to launch on time.
• Provide input on design for manufacture, process capabilities, and make vs. buy analyses.
• Lead PFMEA during product launches and develop action plans to reduce risk.
• Create process routings, costings, and PCI SME support for new products.
• Develop cell layouts, SOPs, and training materials for new launches and capabilities.
• Conduct post-launch analysis to identify process and design improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement using Kohler Operating System principles.

Skills

Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

ABET accredited engineering program

Tools

SolidWorks

Automation integration

Job description

Kohler Co. is seeking a Staff Engineer, Manufacturing in Bristol, PA. This onsite role leads new product introductions and capabilities, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure on-time launches and quality objectives.

You will design processes, oversee equipment procurement, define SOPs, training, and validation plans. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential for continuous improvement initiatives.