Senior Engineer - Product

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Hybrid working with at least 3 days per week onsite in Cheltenham. Salary up to £50K subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic benefits package including company bonusesDesigning 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 resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester 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 cultural 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.We are looking for a Senior Engineer - Product who will ensure our in-production products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Find out more below.About the Role This role is responsible for monitoring category performance of our in-production products,, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving improvements through data‑led insights and clear recommendations. You will work closely with technical, production, and marketing teams to ensure corrective actions are delivered and success metrics are met.The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and proactive in turning performance data into actionable guidance, while also contributing to technical design solutions and testing. You will help maintain category integrity, inform decisions on product enhancements or retirements, and ensure alignment with brand and compliance standards.Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will own category health, track and communicate performance metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:•Shape in-field product strategy through clear storytelling, setting performance targets and guiding decisions on where to focus time and resource. •Identify and prioritize category improvement opportunities using data-driven insights and performance metrics. •Provide category-level reporting on market performance, risks, VAVE initiatives, customer sentiment, and key indicators such as cost, reliability, and returns. •Recommend “improve or retire” actions based on product design, customer impact, and brand expectations. •Share success metrics for implemented initiatives and ensure visibility of outcomes. •Collaborate with Technical and Production teams to secure resources and support for priority tasks. Work with Technical specialists to ensure all focus areas are resourced and provide aligned support where required. •Engauge and Identify and drive VAVE ideas and insights into NPD projects early to maximize value. •Communicate requirements for Production change over and monitor implementation with Production planners. •Carrying out hands-on design, testing and engineering work, demonstrating strong technical competence and independent problem-solving ability. •Influencing and guiding NPD teams on new projects by applying insights from existing products, including VAVE opportunities, past failures, and successful design practices

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Since 1873, we’ve built our business on a singular mission—helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. Thanks to the passion, craftsmanship, and ingenuity of our associates around the world, our business has expanded across the globe with a diverse portfolio of brands. Today, we’re one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies, manufacturing smart, more sustainable kitchen & bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile, and lighting; and hosting world-class hospitality experiences. At 28,000 strong, we’re the driving force behind so much meaningful progress as we strive to #BecomeMoreAtKohler—individually and together. We’re unafraid of bold action and inspired to design better tomorrows.