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Kohler Co. · 7 hours ago

Sr Project Engineer, NPI

Kohler, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $142K/yr

5+ years exp

Kohler Co. is one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America, inviting collaboration in a creative and characterful culture. The Senior Project Engineer for New Product Integration will lead early manufacturing involvement in new product development, ensuring products are launched successfully while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Scot Warady

Responsibilities

Drive Manufacturing input into NPD projects to improve design effectiveness and reliability through Design for Manufacture and assembly (DFMA), design reviews, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and regular feedback

Project Manager for all operations functions such as quality, engineering, data services production, and materials, related to NPI and NPD projects. These projects include, but are not limited to, new product launches, DfX initiatives, fulfillment strategies, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), cost reduction implementations, capacity evaluations, supply chain integrity, costing, REA initiation, and process development

Build product cost models, with plant NPI and Operations support, to actively manage product costs through development and meet launch targets

Provide technical support for Make versus Buy analysis, utilizing cash cost modeling and consideration of Global Capacity and Asset Optimization

Together with plant NPI and Operations, develop plant project execution timelines and project plans for all manufacturing locations and feed back into overall timelines for projects

Accountable, in coordination with plant NPI personnel, for achieving scheduled ‘Inventory in Stock’ date. Support plant NPI and Operations project managers, on all projects as assigned, to ensure complete and accurate communication of project facts. Responsible for fulfilling all Operations related deliverables for Global Kitchen and Bath NPD process, including the active creation and execution of contingency plans to mitigate risk or to keep project launches on schedule

Drive Time to Market Improvements. Ensure Quality and Performance Levels are met for New Product Launches (i.e. launch with no Deviations and match process capability to specifications)

Utilize Supply Chain, Purchasing & Supplier Quality Organizations in line with the Operations Strategy to develop the product fulfillment strategy

Applying engineering fundamentals to problem solving & make appropriate decisions, justify risk under critical review. Develop conclusions and recommend actions

Operate without need for technical supervision

Liaise closely with all levels of production, engineering, NPD, purchasing, and marketing providing clear information where necessary. Use relationships to maintain a network to support Production Strategies

Present project status and escalations to multiple levels of operations leadership including Managers/Directors/VP

This position will coordinate the development of systematic tool design and engineering functions required for production of products at Kohler Co. utilizing CAD technology

Qualification

Manufacturing ProcessesNew Product DevelopmentProject ManagementDFMAFMEACost ModelingMicrosoft OfficeSAPProE/CREOTime ManagementConflict Resolution

Required

B.S. degree from an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering OR engineering technology program required

Minimum of 5 years' experience in an industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, project management, or new product development engineering role

Knowledge or exposure to manufacturing processes that could include: cast iron, stainless steel drawing and fabrication, acrylics, gel coats, epoxy resins, thermoforming

Must be able to independently manage multiple projects of a complex nature that are in various stages of development

Experience of communicating information at all levels across various functions: written & verbally, concisely and accurately

A tenacious, enthusiastic, results driven individual with excellent time management skills

A confident user of Microsoft office software & SAP

Must be structured and organized, with an ability to work on their own, within a team, and lead a small team when required

Experience creating and managing Microsoft Projects

Must be skilled in leading conversations across platforms and driving conflict resolution

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