Created at: July 18, 2025 00:05
Company: KOHLER
Location: Kohler, WI, 53044
Job Description:
Overview of GPI
Designing award-winning products for our
market-leading brands – Kohler, Mira Showers and Rada - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment, investing in the best
technology and investing in each and every individual. Put simply, it is who we are.
From day one you are part of the Kohler
community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our
work and commitment to delight our customers and inspire our people.
Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Sr Project Engineer to join our New Product Integration (NPI) team, focusing on
vitreous, plastics, and electronics development and industrialization. The
ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our Transformative Innovation new
product development delivery.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead the development and integration of new vitreous, plastic, and electronic products at Kohler manufacturing locations.Integrate new products and processes that meet or exceed safety, quality, cost, timing, and delivery metrics for both Product Development and Manufacturing Operations.Manage manufacturing stakeholder readiness activities and timing for successful new product launches.Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Industrial Design.Proactively propose and implement solutions that ensure manufacturability without compromising the consumer value proposition.Provide manufacturing input into new product designs (Design for Manufacture)Create new product build plans and manage build/launch events to achieve launch metrics and ramp-up plans.Lead and participate in cross-functional program and launch readiness forums, providing regular updates.Coordinate the development of manufacturing environments, equipment, and processes required for product programs.Conduct project assessments to establish investment and resource requirements for program viability.Develop and maintain new product program budgets for manufacturing costs and capital expenditures.Ensure compliance with requirements and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).Monitor all launch readiness activities, manage risks, and escalate issues to key stakeholders and leadership teams.