Staff Engineer, NPI: Onsite Manufacturing Leader

Kohler Co.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 104,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Staff Engineer, New Product Integration (NPI) to lead manufacturing readiness and execution for new products at the Kohler, WI site.

The role emphasizes systems thinking, DCMA, and collaboration with Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure Right the First Time launches. Responsibilities include shaping manufacturing strategy, leading DFMA and risk analysis, and standardizing processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, project management, or NPD.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (casting, stainless steel, acrylics, epoxy resins, thermoforming).
• Experience communicating across functions and levels, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Act as the manufacturing authority on NPD/NPI programs, shaping strategy and execution to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Lead DFMA, FMEA, process capability analysis, and design reviews; identify risks and recommend changes.
• Define and standardize manufacturing process requirements, tooling, and specs with global standards.

Skills

ABET-accredited engineering

Design for Manufacturability

DFMEA

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

SAP

ProE/CREO

Education

B.S. in engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Projects

ProE/CREO

Job description

Kohler Co. is seeking a Staff Engineer, New Product Integration (NPI) to lead manufacturing readiness and execution for new products at the Kohler, WI site.

The role emphasizes systems thinking, DCMA, and collaboration with Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure Right the First Time launches. Responsibilities include shaping manufacturing strategy, leading DFMA and risk analysis, and standardizing processes.