Kohler Co.
Engineer, New Product Integration
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Kohler Co.
Opportunity This role is more than a job posting for Kohler Company, one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America. It is an invitation to collaborate and apply your craft in a creative, conscious, and characterful culture. Work Mode: Onsite. Location: Onsite, Kohler WI.
Specific Responsibilities
Drive manufacturing input into NPD projects to improve design effectiveness and reliability through DFMA, design reviews, FMEA, and regular feedback.
Project Manager for all operations functions related to NPI and NPD projects, including new product launches, DfX initiatives, fulfillment strategies, PFEP, cost reduction implementations, capacity evaluations, supply chain integrity, costing, REA initiation, and process development.
Build product cost models with plant NPI and Operations support to actively manage product costs through development and meet launch targets.
Provide technical support for Make versus Buy analysis, utilizing cash cost modeling and consideration of global capacity and asset optimization.
Together with plant NPI and Operations, develop plant project execution timelines and project plans for all manufacturing locations and feed back into overall project timelines.
Accountable, in coordination with plant NPI personnel, for achieving scheduled “Inventory in Stock” dates. Support plant NPI and Operations project managers on all projects as assigned to ensure complete and accurate communication of project facts.
Responsible for fulfilling all operations‑related deliverables for Global FMG NPD process, including the active creation and execution of contingency plans to mitigate risk or keep project launches on schedule.
Drive time‑to‑market improvements and ensure quality and performance levels are met for new product launches (i.e., launch with no deviations and match process capability to specifications).
Utilize supply chain, purchasing & supplier quality organizations in line with the operations strategy to develop the product fulfillment strategy.
Apply engineering fundamentals to problem‑solving and make appropriate decisions, justify risk under critical review, develop conclusions, and recommend actions.
Operate without need for technical supervision.
Liaise closely with all levels of production, engineering, NPD, purchasing, and marketing to provide clear information; use relationships to maintain a network supporting production strategies.
Present project status and escalations to multiple levels of operations leadership including managers/directors.
Coordinate the development of systematic tool design and engineering functions required for production of products at Kohler Co. using CAD technology.
Skills / Requirements
B.S. degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited engineering or engineering technology program.
Minimum of 1‑2 years’ experience in an industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, project management, or new product development engineering role.
Knowledge and experience of multiple manufacturing processes, including assembly, casting, forging, injection molding, stamping, and/or finishing.
Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects at various stages of development.
Experience in communicating information at all levels across functions, written and verbally, concisely and accurately.
Tenacious, enthusiastic, results‑driven individual with excellent time‑management skills.
Structured and organized; able to work independently, in a team, and lead a small team when required; management experience beneficial.
Experience in ProE/CREO beneficial, not required.
Skilled in conflict resolution.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Kohler offers day‑1 benefits and a competitive total rewards package. Salary range for this position is
$75,350 - $114,450 . The specific salary offered may be influenced by candidate experience, education, and work location.
Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive rewards package to support 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 leaders worldwide, 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Manufacturing
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Kohler Co.
Opportunity This role is more than a job posting for Kohler Company, one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America. It is an invitation to collaborate and apply your craft in a creative, conscious, and characterful culture. Work Mode: Onsite. Location: Onsite, Kohler WI.
Specific Responsibilities
Drive manufacturing input into NPD projects to improve design effectiveness and reliability through DFMA, design reviews, FMEA, and regular feedback.
Project Manager for all operations functions related to NPI and NPD projects, including new product launches, DfX initiatives, fulfillment strategies, PFEP, cost reduction implementations, capacity evaluations, supply chain integrity, costing, REA initiation, and process development.
Build product cost models with plant NPI and Operations support to actively manage product costs through development and meet launch targets.
Provide technical support for Make versus Buy analysis, utilizing cash cost modeling and consideration of global capacity and asset optimization.
Together with plant NPI and Operations, develop plant project execution timelines and project plans for all manufacturing locations and feed back into overall project timelines.
Accountable, in coordination with plant NPI personnel, for achieving scheduled “Inventory in Stock” dates. Support plant NPI and Operations project managers on all projects as assigned to ensure complete and accurate communication of project facts.
Responsible for fulfilling all operations‑related deliverables for Global FMG NPD process, including the active creation and execution of contingency plans to mitigate risk or keep project launches on schedule.
Drive time‑to‑market improvements and ensure quality and performance levels are met for new product launches (i.e., launch with no deviations and match process capability to specifications).
Utilize supply chain, purchasing & supplier quality organizations in line with the operations strategy to develop the product fulfillment strategy.
Apply engineering fundamentals to problem‑solving and make appropriate decisions, justify risk under critical review, develop conclusions, and recommend actions.
Operate without need for technical supervision.
Liaise closely with all levels of production, engineering, NPD, purchasing, and marketing to provide clear information; use relationships to maintain a network supporting production strategies.
Present project status and escalations to multiple levels of operations leadership including managers/directors.
Coordinate the development of systematic tool design and engineering functions required for production of products at Kohler Co. using CAD technology.
Skills / Requirements
B.S. degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited engineering or engineering technology program.
Minimum of 1‑2 years’ experience in an industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, project management, or new product development engineering role.
Knowledge and experience of multiple manufacturing processes, including assembly, casting, forging, injection molding, stamping, and/or finishing.
Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects at various stages of development.
Experience in communicating information at all levels across functions, written and verbally, concisely and accurately.
Tenacious, enthusiastic, results‑driven individual with excellent time‑management skills.
Structured and organized; able to work independently, in a team, and lead a small team when required; management experience beneficial.
Experience in ProE/CREO beneficial, not required.
Skilled in conflict resolution.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Kohler offers day‑1 benefits and a competitive total rewards package. Salary range for this position is
$75,350 - $114,450 . The specific salary offered may be influenced by candidate experience, education, and work location.
Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive rewards package to support 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 leaders worldwide, 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Manufacturing
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