Mechanical Design Engineer – Year Placement

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. Location: Cheltenham Compensation: £23,500Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Kohler - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Put simply, it’s who we are. 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’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same values at Kohler Mira.From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people (who knew a bathroom manufacturing company did all this?!)But, to get to where we want to be, we are looking for an Engineer Intern to help support our NPD team. Find out more below!Who you areAn Engineering student looking for a year in industry placement, who has an active interest in product design and development and a desire to learn and develop new engineering skills.Is creative, and excited to explore new ideas and technologies.Has a foundation in engineering theory with the ability to apply knowledge to practical problems.Openly embraces new ideas, change and mentoring from senior team members and is engaged in their own personal development.What you’ll doThe successful applicant will be placed within the New Product Development team (NPD), to gain hands-on experience in designing products. During the placement the engineering intern will carry out multiple placements between 3-6 months each, around the various product and advanced development categories. Collaborating with senior engineers in each field to complete a variety of design and development tasks in line with business needs and project timelines. Working within the dedicated design project teams will give you detailed insight into the design process and working in the various categories will give you a rounded appreciation of multiple product types.Key responsibilities include:Creation and execution of engineering solutions using theory and practical problem solvingEvaluation and testing of design solutions and products, producing reports on findingsOwnership and delivery of assigned work packages to a high quality and on timeParticipation in project reviews, using communication skills to effectively convey informationLiaise with supporting teams around the business to ensure project needs and are metWork with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure design requirements are metEvaluate and solve field problems, working with dedicated warranty engineersResearch of relevant technical developments in line with innovation strategyExtra-curricular activities could include involvement with school STEAM initiatives, charity volunteer days and the opportunity to join Kohler Business Resource Groups such as Kohler Proud. 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.