Staff Engineer, Innovation

Staff Engineer, Innovation

Work Mode : Hybrid

Location : Hybrid – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Are you an engineer looking to grow your career? Do you love innovation & working on the next generation of products & technologies?

We are seeking an experienced 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 Staff Engineer in Transformative Innovation you will identify, evaluate, develop, & create new products & technologies that revolutionize the Kitchen & Bath industry.

Specific Responsibilities

• Initiate & successfully complete Transformative Innovation projects and engineer highly innovative products.
• Lead the development of new ideas and insights which will drive innovation within Kohler Co. including delivery of technology demonstrators and high-quality proof-of-concepts
• Create 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.
• Ownership and 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.
• Proactively collaborate outside of the core project team to ensure all necessary compliance & legislation requirements are considered within design solutions.
• 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.

Skills / Requirements

Innovative approach to problem solving.

Desirable Requirements

LI-SC2

LI-Hybrid

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

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you'll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $98,900 - $125,600. 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.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

J-18808-Ljbffr