Mechanical Design Engineer- Transformative Innovation

When you join Kohler, you can make your mark on an iconic brand. Together, we challenge the status quo, stretch our imaginations, put ideas to the test, and demand better for ourselves, our customers, and each other. Join our community of creators and difference makers to build a career of impact. Hybrid with 3 days onsite in Cheltenham. Salary up to £45k subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic benefits package including private health care and company bonuses.Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands –Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment, investing in the best technology and investing in each and every individual. Put simply, it is who we are. From day one you are part of the Kohler community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers and inspire our people. Whether you arrive at our factories in Cheltenham or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you will instantly see that no matter the department or location, we all share the same values at Kohler. OpportunityAre you an engineer looking to grow your career? Do you love innovation & working on the next generation of products & technologies? We are seeking a mechanical engineer to join our Transformative Innovation project delivery team. You will be an innovative individual with a real passion for developing groundbreaking products and you must be comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible with your broad engineering experience. As a Design Engineer in Transformative Innovation you will identify, evaluate, develop, & create new products & technologies that revolutionise the Kitchen & Bath industry.Specific ResponsibilitiesSupport the successful delivery of Transformative Innovation projects and engineer highly innovative products. Support the development of new ideas and insights which will drive innovation within Kohler Co. including delivery of technology demonstrators and high-quality proof-of-conceptsCreate and execute design solutions, using engineering fundamentals and logic backed up by practical technical problem solving, to support the development from a blank sheet or an idea to polished proof-of-concept and beyond!Design new products and technologies, collaborating with suppliers and operations personnel to ensure manufacturability at competitive costs. Support delivery of assigned work packages to a high quality and on time.Creation, evaluation and testing of design solutions and competitor’s products, producing reports on findings.Research of relevant technical developments from various sources including technical literature, suppliers, standards authorities, IP & Patents etc.Compilation and entry of supporting data such as: product BOMs, design record files.Working within the guidelines of departmental and company policies, procedures, and work instructions. Research of relevant technical developments from various sources including technical literature, suppliers, standards authorities, IP & Patents etc. At Kohler, our mission is to help people live gracious, healthy and sustainable lives. We understand that investing in our associates is essential to achieving that goal. 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. Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter so that we can make the necessary arrangements.