Kohler Co.
Senior Staff Engineer
Work Mode:Hybrid
Location:
Hybrid – Kohler, WI Opportunity The primary responsibility of the Senior Staff Engineer role is to deliver innovative consumer products as part of a highly collaborative cross-functional team. The Senior Staff Engineer must combine strong technical skills, collaborative leadership, creativity, and business acumen to bring complex system products from initial concept through to production. We are looking for someone who: Leveragescreative problem solvingto design innovative, cost effective, and performance showering products that delight customers and represent the Kohler brand. Brings apositive approach and collaborateswith cross functional teams including marketing, program management, industrial design, and manufacturing operations to deliver products on time, within budget.
Ispassionate about innovationand consistently searches for opportunities to create transformative products.
Utilizes broad range material andmanufacturing process knowledgeincluding: casting, forging, stamping, injection molding, welding, tube bending, hydroforming and a special focus in plastic injection molding design for manufacturing.
Contributes to and leverages a diverse andglobal engineering organization.
Coaches/guides other engineers on the proper decision-making processes, best practices, and manufacturing processes. Technical expert on CAD modeling in Creo Parametric, CAD modeling best practices, and Windchill PDM system. What you will be doing:
Create Partner with Product Marketing and Industrial Design to develop a product specification using consumer research, market data, and sales feedback. Establish system-level requirements of a complex product family and collaborate with internal or external engineers on subsystem component design and integration. Study consumer behaviors and competitive products to develop solutions that provide innovative and/or increased value to a customer Provide high-level feasibility analysis on initial product concepts Refine
Coordinate concept development across mechanical, electrical, and software teams in multiple global regions. Own technical requirements and engineering execution. Be the primary engineering representative with the cross-functional team and leadership. Ensure best practices are applied efficiently to understand and optimize system design: FEA, CFD, Design of Experiments, etc. Develop and refine concepts using 3D modeling software (Creo), FEA, and CFD. Utilize tools such as DFMEA and engineering design critiques to identify and eliminate or mitigate high risk failure modes. Leverage our world class on-site prototyping and test lab capabilities to create physical prototypes to validate product features. Work with our internal manufacturing team as well as suppliers to balance cost, performance, quality, and project timing. Validate product value through consumer and/or human experience research. Implement
Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stacks, and develop detailed technical drawings, incorporating engineering standards. Optimize design using Design for Manufacturing principles to ensure reliable, stable, and efficient mass production. Ensure regulatory compliance through careful product verification test planning. Support manufacturing ramp up by providing on-site feedback during pre-production builds.
Skills/Requirements Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (mechanical, electromechanical, or related field) with a minimum of 10 years of work experience Significant experience with Creo Parametric and can coach best practices Hands on fabrication and prototyping skills Strong technical judgement and technical communication Excellent collaboration, influence, and negotiation skills Proven ability to develop, motivate, and lead technical talent International and domestic travel as needed #LI-SC2 #LI-Hybrid 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 $113,000 - $143,950. 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. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k. 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
kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Hybrid – Kohler, WI Opportunity The primary responsibility of the Senior Staff Engineer role is to deliver innovative consumer products as part of a highly collaborative cross-functional team. The Senior Staff Engineer must combine strong technical skills, collaborative leadership, creativity, and business acumen to bring complex system products from initial concept through to production. We are looking for someone who: Leveragescreative problem solvingto design innovative, cost effective, and performance showering products that delight customers and represent the Kohler brand. Brings apositive approach and collaborateswith cross functional teams including marketing, program management, industrial design, and manufacturing operations to deliver products on time, within budget.
Ispassionate about innovationand consistently searches for opportunities to create transformative products.
Utilizes broad range material andmanufacturing process knowledgeincluding: casting, forging, stamping, injection molding, welding, tube bending, hydroforming and a special focus in plastic injection molding design for manufacturing.
Contributes to and leverages a diverse andglobal engineering organization.
Coaches/guides other engineers on the proper decision-making processes, best practices, and manufacturing processes. Technical expert on CAD modeling in Creo Parametric, CAD modeling best practices, and Windchill PDM system. What you will be doing:
Create Partner with Product Marketing and Industrial Design to develop a product specification using consumer research, market data, and sales feedback. Establish system-level requirements of a complex product family and collaborate with internal or external engineers on subsystem component design and integration. Study consumer behaviors and competitive products to develop solutions that provide innovative and/or increased value to a customer Provide high-level feasibility analysis on initial product concepts Refine
Coordinate concept development across mechanical, electrical, and software teams in multiple global regions. Own technical requirements and engineering execution. Be the primary engineering representative with the cross-functional team and leadership. Ensure best practices are applied efficiently to understand and optimize system design: FEA, CFD, Design of Experiments, etc. Develop and refine concepts using 3D modeling software (Creo), FEA, and CFD. Utilize tools such as DFMEA and engineering design critiques to identify and eliminate or mitigate high risk failure modes. Leverage our world class on-site prototyping and test lab capabilities to create physical prototypes to validate product features. Work with our internal manufacturing team as well as suppliers to balance cost, performance, quality, and project timing. Validate product value through consumer and/or human experience research. Implement
Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stacks, and develop detailed technical drawings, incorporating engineering standards. Optimize design using Design for Manufacturing principles to ensure reliable, stable, and efficient mass production. Ensure regulatory compliance through careful product verification test planning. Support manufacturing ramp up by providing on-site feedback during pre-production builds.
Skills/Requirements Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (mechanical, electromechanical, or related field) with a minimum of 10 years of work experience Significant experience with Creo Parametric and can coach best practices Hands on fabrication and prototyping skills Strong technical judgement and technical communication Excellent collaboration, influence, and negotiation skills Proven ability to develop, motivate, and lead technical talent International and domestic travel as needed #LI-SC2 #LI-Hybrid 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 $113,000 - $143,950. 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. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k. 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
kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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