Senior Mechanical Engineer – Bathing Product Innovator

Kohler; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead technical direction for bathing product development in Kohler, WI. This onsite role partners with cross-functional teams to drive performance, manufacturability, cost, and quality from concept through commercialization.

You will apply engineering fundamentals, CAD modeling, and hands-on prototyping in a collaborative environment while shaping the future of our industry across the Americas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 4 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Previous experience with new product design and existing product optimization is preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD modeling.
• Take ownership of engineering project deliverables and coordinate supporting work across contributors to maintain quality, timing, and alignment.
• Independently analyze, test, and resolve complex technical problems using sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering fundamentals and creative problem-solving to develop innovative, cost-effective, highly functional bathing products that set the standard for our industry and delight our customers.
• Lead the design and development of bathing products to achieve performance, manufacturability, cost, and quality targets.
• Provide technical leadership from concept development through engineering validation and commercialization for new products and redesigns of existing products.
• Lead the resolution of complex and ambiguous engineering challenges by defining the problem, evaluating alternatives, and applying advanced analysis and sound engineering judgment.
• Collaborate with global partners in marketing, program management, industrial design, and operations to transform innovative ideas into high-quality products delivered on time and within budget.
• Partner with our global engineering organization to capture knowledge, share best practices, and provide feedback on designs and deliverables.
• Study market trends, customer reviews, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies to identify future opportunities for innovation and enhancement.
• Provide high-level feasibility analysis on initial product concepts.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stacks, and develop detailed technical drawings, incorporating engineering standards and GD&T.
• Lead and participate in Technical Design Reviews, Failure Mode and Effects Analyses, and brainstorming sessions.
• Translate warranty metrics, consumer research, market data, and customer feedback into clear product specifications and design priorities.
• Evaluate designs for environmental sustainability and recommend improvements.
• Apply CAD modeling skills to develop and refine product concepts and detailed designs.
• Use our world-class on-site prototyping and test lab capabilities to validate product features and production readiness, then translate results into informed design improvements.
• Coordinate the development of detailed engineering designs, product specifications, bills of materials, and customer-facing documentation for new product launches, ensuring compliance with internal and industry requirements.
• Document and share technical insights to strengthen knowledge-sharing across the global development organization.
• Communicate technical information, results, and recommendations clearly through speaking, writing, and active listening to build alignment and motivate action.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

CAD modeling

Job description

Kohler is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead technical direction for bathing product development in Kohler, WI. This onsite role partners with cross-functional teams to drive performance, manufacturability, cost, and quality from concept through commercialization.

You will apply engineering fundamentals, CAD modeling, and hands-on prototyping in a collaborative environment while shaping the future of our industry across the Americas.