Onsite Staff Engineer — Manufacturing Process Improvement

Kohler Co.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,500 - 133,600; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Staff Engineer to own and improve plant processes, equipment and systems to meet safety, quality and cost targets.

You will lead engineering projects from concept through deployment, provide digital/CAD design support, and drive Lean initiatives to reduce costs and improve reliability. The role requires a ABET-accredited engineering degree, 4+ years of manufacturing experience, and ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience including managing process engineering projects from concept through deployment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment and drive continuous improvement to processes and equipment.
• Experience with AutoCAD, compression molding, and troubleshooting process equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve process specifications, SOPs, and process controls to meet safety, quality, cost, production goals.
• Maintain and optimize plant engineering standards, perform time studies for labor standards.
• Provide technical support to ensure equipment and processes are operating safely and efficiently.
• Evaluate new and existing processes and support systems for improvements in manufacturing Kohler and Sterling products.
• Provide CAD/digital support for layouts and work center designs.
• Manage installation, commissioning, and validation of new capital equipment or modifications at Huntsville facility.
• Lead projects related to new products and process improvements and support Lean initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Travel flexibility

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Compression molding

Troubleshooting

Job description

Kohler Co. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Staff Engineer to own and improve plant processes, equipment and systems to meet safety, quality and cost targets.

You will lead engineering projects from concept through deployment, provide digital/CAD design support, and drive Lean initiatives to reduce costs and improve reliability. The role requires a ABET-accredited engineering degree, 4+ years of manufacturing experience, and ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment with travel as needed.