Senior Project Engineer, New Product Development. Kohler Energy
Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI Three days a week minimum (Relocation and referral bonus options)
Opportunity
This is more than a job posting for Kohler Company, one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America. This is an invitation to collaborate and apply your craft in a creative conscious and characterful culture.
For the last 100 years, our engines, generators and UPS products have powered homes, hospitals, lawn mowers, stadiums, and everything in-between. The Senior Project Engineer, New Product Development (NPD) will Provide technical direction and project leadership on the development of power generation solutions along with Coordinating and guiding the efforts of CAD Design Analysts, Engineering Analysts and Lab Technicians for the Home Energy Team.
Specific Responsibilities
Assist in establishing product requirements with Marketing Product Managers. Use those requirements to write functional specifications establishing design targets.
Provide schedule input to project timelines. Provide preliminary project spending estimates. Work with marketing to present project business cases.
Provide technical and design direction to CAD Design Analysts and other Engineers. Design assigned products to meet performance and cost criteria.
Approve the selection of all major purchased components (i.e., alternators, controllers, inverters, batteries, enclosures, etc.) and support the selection with sound engineering calculations.
Work with accounting and procurement functions to track actual project spending and product costs keeping them within prescribed boundaries.
Validate designs through testing to meet performance, reliability, and durability targets.
Support, maintain, and update existing product designs.
Utilize Design for Environment principles in product development to achieve sustainability goals.
Use project management skills to keep projects on schedule.
Provide concise and timely status reports on the progress of each assigned project.
Lead continual improvement initiatives to streamline internal business processes and support systems upgrades.
Mentor less senior engineers in the product development process.
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program required.
2-5 years of mechanical engineering experience with development of new consumer products
Educational courses or experience related to internal combustion engines is preferred.
Power generation/genset experience is a plus.
Must have demonstrated skills in project management and leadership as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI Three days a week minimum (Relocation and referral bonus options)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
The salary range for this position is $89,800 - $114,100. 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 Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies. On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com .
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, 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.
We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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