Staff Engineer - Systems

Staff Engineer - Systems

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid in Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The primary responsibility of the Staff Engineer - Systems role is to deliver innovative consumer products as part of a highly collaborative cross-functional team. The 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

• Leverages creative problem solving to design innovative, cost effective, and functional bathing products that delight customers and represent the Kohler brand.

• Brings a positive approach and collaborates with cross functional teams including marketing, program management, industrial design, and manufacturing operations to deliver products on time, within budget.

• Is passionate about innovation and consistently searches for opportunities to create transformative products.

• Has demonstrated experience in system engineering integration. Candidates with electromechanical experience integrating pumping, heating, or refrigeration technologies are preferred.

• Utilizes broad range material and manufacturing process knowledge including thermoforming, casting, injection molding, extrusion, metal fabrication, etc.

• Is familiar coordinating work across regions and cultures as part of a global engineering organization.

What you will be doing

• 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 competitive products and understand current warranty metrics to benchmark against new product designs.

• Provide high-level feasibility analysis on initial product concepts.

• 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 in a smart fashion to understand and optimize system design: FEA, CFD, Design of Experiments, etc.

• Leverage our network of prototyping and test lab capabilities to create physical prototypes to validate product features.

• Utilize tools such as DFMEA and engineering design critiques to identify and eliminate or mitigate high risk failure modes.

• Work with our internal manufacturing team as well as suppliers to balance cost, performance, quality, and project timing.

• Lead project CAD model and drawing strategy, partnering with global CAD and engineering partners to perform engineering calculations, tolerance stacks, and develop detailed technical drawings, incorporating engineering standards and GD&T.

• Optimize design using DfM (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 degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• Minimum of 8 years of mechanical engineering experience including partnering with electronics engineering for electromechanical systems.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD modeling.

• International and domestic travel as needed

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The salary range for this position is $96,300 - $122,300. 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.

On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!

About Us

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