Senior Engineer, Faucets Current Product Development

Senior Engineer, Faucets Current Product Development Work Mode:Onsite Location: Onsite - Kohler, WIOpportunityThis is an invitation to contribute your engineering talent to Kohler Company,one of North America’s oldest and largest privately held companies—an organization known for craftsmanship, innovation, and a culture grounded in creativity, consciousness, and character.As a Current Product Development Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in advancing the performance, value, and manufacturability of our faucet product portfolio. You’ll blend engineering excellence with practical problem-solving as you uncover cost-reduction opportunities, drive efficiency across global plants, and help shape the next evolution of Kohler products. You will work with minimal guidance, demonstrating initiative and independent judgment as you proactively identify areas for improvement and execute engineering solutions that deliver measurable results.What You’ll DoLead cost‑reduction engineering initiatives across existing product lines and components.Analyze current product platforms to identify and validate cost‑saving opportunities.Assess technical feasibility of product redesigns and manage the execution of cost‑reduction activities.Apply engineering analysis to design enhancements that improve production efficiency and cost effectiveness worldwide.Stay at the forefront of materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes to influence future product direction.Develop and propose new ideas for product features, improvements, and innovations.Create and maintain detailed product specifications that reflect manufacturing requirements, regulatory standards, and marketing needs.Generate and evaluate multiple technical solutions using Design for Six Sigma, FEA, and other analytical methods—while recognizing when quick, practical solutions are the best path forward.Own all aspects of product design accuracy, including GD&T, tolerance stack‑ups, and form/fit/function evaluations.Ensure product compliance and functionality through testing and analysis.Preserve and elevate Kohler’s design and styling standards across components and assemblies.Prepare technical drawings and documentation that clearly define or update product requirements.Manage priorities, action plans, and timelines for multiple projects; influence cross‑functional partners even without direct authority.Support cost modeling efforts and track savings across projects.Exhibit, and encourage others to exhibit behaviors and actions that: Delight Customers, Inspire People, Boldly Innovate, Own It and Prioritize. Skills/Requirements Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program. Masters degree would be a plus.Minimum of 4 years of mechanical engineering experience. Previous successful leadership of engineering or cross-functional team is desirable.Demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD modeling, Creo/Windchill experience preferred.Hands on fabrication and prototyping skills.Experience with SAP is a positive, as well as the demonstrated ability to research and manage product ternational and domestic travel as needed.#LI-SC2#LI-Onsite 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 $92,050 - $141,850. 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. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. 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 UsIt 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 . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Created: 2026-04-10