Project Engineer, Manufacturing - (req72378)

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

Job summary

Kohler Co. in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Project Engineer, Manufacturing, to own and improve plant processes in a 24/7 environment. You will support process equipment, systems, and software, driving efficiency and safety across assigned areas of responsibility.

You will collaborate on capital projects, CAD layouts, and new product introductions, while applying Lean techniques to reduce costs and enhance quality. This is an onsite role located at the Kohler facility in Huntsville.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve process specifications, procedures, and controls to meet safety, quality, cost, and production objectives.
• Maintain and optimize plant engineering standards, including routings and BOM standards; perform time studies to validate labor standards.
• Provide technical support to ensure equipment and processes are operating and meeting safety standards; troubleshoot as needed.
• Evaluate new and existing processes and systems for production improvements of Kohler and Sterling products.
• Provide CAD support for layouts and work center designs and manage installation of new capital equipment or modifications.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives using Lean methods and Kaizen events; implement error-proofing in production lines.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Travel willingness

Troubleshooting

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Compression molding

Job description

Project Engineer, Manufacturing

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite - Huntsville, AL

This position is based at the Kohler facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This manufacturing facility produces Sterling Vikrell and Kohler Choreograph Bathing & Showering products. As a Kohler Co. Staff Engineer, you will take ownership of managing and improving assigned plant processes to support plant strategic goals of those processes. You will continuously drive to keep assigned manufacturing processes as current and efficient as possible, especially regarding process equipment, systems, and software.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and improve as needed process specifications, operating procedures, process controls, etc. to help meet and exceed safety, quality, cost, production, and other plant objectives for assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintain and optimize plant engineering standards, including system maintenance of production routings, BOM standards, etc. in assigned area of responsibility. Perform time studies of manufacturing processes to be included in the determination of validating manufacturing labor standards.
• Provide technical support, as required, to ensure plant equipment and processes are operating, optimized, and meet all applicable safety standards, including process troubleshooting as required.
• Research and evaluate new and existing processes, operations, and support systems for adaptation and/or improvements needed to manufacture Kohler and Sterling products to meet all objectives and improve the overall customer experience.
• Provide digital/CAD support for layouts and work center designs.
• Manage the installation, commissioning, and validation of new capital process equipment or equipment modifications in area of responsibility at the Huntsville facility.
• Provide engineering support and project management relative to assigned new products and process implementation and process improvements.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives using Lean manufacturing techniques, including Kaizen events, etc.
• Implement error proofing solutions that are integrated into the production line or manufacturing process control systems, such as the integration of cameras, laser sensors, in-process/post-process gage systems, data collection, etc.
• Conduct feasibility studies to ensure that implementation of recommended improvements would meet objectives with respect to safety, quality, market demands, competitive costs, and general financial criteria.
• Work with maintenance team to maintain and update spare parts strategy, recommended preventative maintenance and frequency, etc., for process equipment.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology 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.
• Ability to travel for business purposes.
• Experience with AutoCAD, compression molding, and troubleshooting process equipment is preferred.

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 $87,500 - $133,600. 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.

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 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s 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 [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.