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Location: Hybrid, Kohler, WIOpportunityAre you ready to accelerate your career in engineering? Join our dynamic Accelerated Engineering Development Program and embark on a transformative journey toward becoming a future engineering leader. Our mission is clear: Accelerate the growth of our engineers through focused training, mentorship, and hands-on experience in diverse product categories, to drive leading edge innovation at Kohler. Our vision is to build a world class team of engineers equipped with the skills and network to develop meaningful products and innovations that will shape the future of Kohler. We’re committed to nurturing your growth and empowering you to make a meaningful impact through: Rotational Assignments: Explore a variety of engineering roles, including New Product Development, Current Product Development, and other areas across multiple product categories. Comprehensive Training: Participate in robust technical and leadership training. You’ll attend workshops, engage in case studies, and interact with organizational leaders to deepen your understanding of our products and services.Coaching & Mentorship: Receive ongoing support and guidance from experienced engineering associates who will help you navigate your career and provide constructive feedback. What We’re Looking For:Innovative thinkers with strong creative problem-solving skills, eager to design cost-effective and functional products that embody our brand values.Collaborative individuals who work effectively within cross-functional teams—spanning marketing, program management, industrial design, and manufacturing operations—to deliver projects on time and within budget.Passion for innovation and a drive to identify opportunities that lead to transformative product solutions.Broad knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, stamping, injection molding, welding, tube bending, and hydroforming.Ability to contribute within a diverse, global engineering organization, leveraging the collective expertise of the team.Your Key Responsibilities:CreateCollaborate with Product Marketing and Industrial Design to define product specifications using consumer research, market data, and feedback from sales teams.Analyze competitive products and warranty data to benchmark and inform new design approaches.Conduct high-level feasibility assessments of initial product concepts.RefineDevelop and refine product concepts using 3D modeling software (Creo), FEA, and CFD tools.Utilize our advanced prototyping and test lab facilities to create and validate physical prototypes.Apply tools such as DFMEA and design critiques to proactively address and mitigate potential failure modes.Partner with internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers to optimize cost, performance, quality, and timing.ImplementPerform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and develop detailed technical drawings incorporating engineering standards and GD&T.Optimize designs for manufacturing efficiency and reliability using DfM principles.Ensure regulatory compliance by developing thorough test plans for product verification.Support manufacturing ramp-up by providing hands-on assistance during pre-production builds.
The actual base salary offered to a candidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on 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 and a special project incentive.
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing and help you be your best. It’s a workplace that works—for you, your family, and your lifestyle. You are eligible for our total rewards package on Day 1 of your employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; mental health and care resources; pension and 401k plan with company match; paid time off and volunteer time off; paid maternity and paternity leave; tuition assistance; and associate discounts on a variety of Kohler products and services.
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