Sr. Engineer

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

Sr. Engineer

Work Mode:Onsite

Location: Onsite, four days per week – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Shapethe future of bathing as a technical leader on a passionate team deliveringinnovative, high-quality products for customers across the Americas. As aSenior Engineer, you will define technical direction, assess the feasibility ofnew concepts, and drive engineering excellence from early concept throughcommercialization and ongoing optimization. Working within a highlycollaborative, cross-functional team that values your perspective andexpertise, you will influence product performance, manufacturability, costefficiency, engineering standards, and best practices. This role combinestechnical depth, creativity, and strong communication to deliver exceptionalcustomer experiences and industry-leading products.

In this role, you will:

• 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 withour global engineering organization to capture knowledge, share bestpractices, and provide feedback on designs and deliverables.


• Study market trends, customer reviews, regulatory requirements, andemerging technologies to identify future opportunities for innovation andenhancement.

SpecificResponsibilities:

You will bring this leadership to life through the followinghands-on engineering responsibilities:

• Providehigh-level feasibility analysis on initial product concepts.\\


• Performengineering calculations, tolerance stacks, and develop detailed technicaldrawings, incorporating engineering standards and GD&T.


• Lead andparticipate in Technical Design Reviews, Failure Mode and EffectsAnalyses, and brainstorming sessions. Contribute informed technicaljudgment and creative approaches to identify and mitigate product risksthroughout development.


• Translatewarranty metrics, consumer research, market data, and customer feedbackinto clear product specifications and design priorities.


• Evaluatedesigns for environmental sustainability and recommend improvements.


• Apply CADmodeling skills to develop and refine product concepts and detaileddesigns.


• Use ourworld-class on-site prototyping and test lab capabilities to validateproduct features and production readiness, then translate results intoinformed 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 tobuild alignment and motivate action.

Skills/Requirements

• 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.

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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 $92,400 - $141,000. 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

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