Kohler Co. · 13 hours ago
Senior Engineering Analyst, NPI
Kohler, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $103K/yr
1+ years expKohler Co. is one of the oldest and largest privately held companies headquartered in North America. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Analyst for New Product Integration (NPI) to drive early manufacturing involvement and execute manufacturing New Product Development (NPD) deliverables while ensuring alignment with plant NPI and Operations teams.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure Global and Regional alignment to the Kohler Development Process across Operations, New Product Development functions and Brands
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 FMV 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 Organization in line with the Operations Strategy to develop the product fulfillment strategy
Apply 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 1 - 2 years' experience in process and engineering solutions design / standards
Ability to support process design engineering activities, including analysis of manufacturing information and specification of process methods, steps, plant, machinery, and equipment under guidance of senior engineers
Experience contributing to the design and continuous improvement of manufacturing or materials processes and process systems
Capability to assist in the development and feasibility testing of engineering solutions, providing data and feedback to validate proposed designs
Working knowledge of engineering standards and specifications, including support in drafting documentation and evaluating effectiveness of established standards
Experience performing engineering inspections under supervision to assess quality of engineering work and integrity of installations or structures
Knowledge and experience of multiple manufacturing processes, including but not limited to, assembly, casting, forging, injection molding, stamping and/or finishing
Project Management experience - 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. Management experience would be beneficial
Trained to use DFMA techniques and software
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Experience in ProE/CREO is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period
Eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation
Competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing
Access to career growth and development opportunities
A diverse and inclusive workplace
A strong culture of innovation
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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