Kohler Co. · 13 hours ago
Sr. Manager - Engineering, Testing, and Prototyping
Kohler, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $223K/yr
10+ years expKohler Co. is a leader in product innovation, and they are seeking a Sr. Manager for Engineering, Testing, and Prototyping. This role is responsible for implementing testing and prototyping strategies, leading lab operations, and ensuring product reliability and compliance.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage testing to safety, quality, delivery and cost targets: performance, durability, life cycle, failure analysis, legal claim, material identification and analysis, qualification, verification and listing test reports
Coordinate with Project Leaders and Engineers to ensure on time testing delivery
Lead lab capacity studies
Lead improvement of laboratory KPIs
Lead upgrades, addition and maintenance of lab infrastructure
Implement 5S through all the labs
Create a roadmap for current and future capabilities
Development common systems & procedures globally
Lead laboratory accreditation and ISO 17025 compliance
Ensure operating codes, standards, & compliance are met
Foster a relationship with external partners and value-add certifications to keep up with best in class
Define testing agendas based on product performance specifications
Ensure correlation among global labs
Lead simulation testing program
Implementing LIMS system
Lead global footprint of internal and external prototyping capabilities
Lead upgrades, addition and maintenance of prototyping infrastructure
Manage prototyping safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
Lead prototyping capacity studies
Qualification
Required
A bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
At least 10 years of prior New Product Development validation experience
At least 5 years of experience Leading product validation
At least 4 years of previous supervisory experience in a product development environment
Prototyping experience
Proven reliability experience
Experience with hyper accelerated testing desired
Product development experience and understanding
Strategic agility with a strong pragmatic approach (can define a clear vision and is able to clearly articulate immediate goals/actions)
Has ability to communicate clearly and influence at all levels
Operates with candor, enthusiasm, commitment and drive to achieve business results
Must possess a keen analytical mind, be strong on planning, detail, and accuracy, and be a demonstrably creative thinker
Willing to travel approximately 40%
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Day 1 benefits
Performance bonus/variable incentive compensation
Competitive total rewards package
Company
Kohler Co.
We’re a community of creators. Status quo busters. Difference makers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Kohler
Chair & Chief Executive Officer
.Davor Grgic
Consultant — Retired CIO & VP - Sustainability
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