Senior Mechanical Engineer — Bathware Innovator

Kohler Co.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 92,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Performance bonus

Job summary

Kohler Co. in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Engineer to shape the future of bathing, guiding technical direction from concept through commercialization.

You will influence product performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and engineering standards on a cross-functional, on-site team. This role demands hands-on design leadership, CAD proficiency, and collaboration with global partners to deliver innovative, high-quality products for the Americas, with travel as needed and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 4 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Preference for experience with new product design and existing product optimization.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to develop and refine product concepts and detailed designs.
• Coordinate the development of detailed engineering designs, bills of materials, and customer-facing documentation for new product launches.

Skills

CAD modeling

Ownership of deliverables

Analytical problem-solving

Engineering judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Kohler Co. in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Engineer to shape the future of bathing, guiding technical direction from concept through commercialization.

You will influence product performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and engineering standards on a cross-functional, on-site team. This role demands hands-on design leadership, CAD proficiency, and collaboration with global partners to deliver innovative, high-quality products for the Americas, with travel as needed and a commitment to