Sr. Engineer - Product Engineering

Title:

Basic Function:

Lead and deliver engineering projects ensuring on-time and quality output by applying engineering expertise and coordination with global cross-functional teams to design and develop Kitchen & Bath (KB) products.

Specific Responsibilities:

Product Design & Development

• Determine technical feasibility of existing product modifications and new product concepts
• Utilize CAD expertise for executing concept layouts and component-level designs with understanding of system/sub-system integration
• Translate customer needs into engineering specifications in coordination with the Industrial Design team
• Follow product development process deliverables to ensure successful launch
• Coordinate work with designers, technical writers, and engineering technicians

Documentation & Technical Deliverables

• Responsible for BOMs, Product Compliance Documentation, Engineering Drawings, QTPs, VTPs, TRIBs, and BRFS
• Ensure robust engineering design using DFMEA and CAE tools
• Apply GDT, tolerance stack-up, and DFMAS principles for feasibility and manufacturability

Customer Focus & Process Adherence

• Continuously seek deep understanding of customer and installer needs
• Use data and logical analysis to make informed decisions; take calculated risks
• Maintain project documentation and prepare technical/cost reports
• Align with development and project teams to define project scope and timeline
• Stay updated on technologies and trends relevant to the KB domain

Collaboration & Team Support

• Communicate project progress and seek support from project teams
• Contribute innovative ideas to design and development
• Fluent in Windchill PLM, ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Prioritize and allocate multiple projects with coordination from the business unit and manager
• Support execution and problem-solving with a proactive approach
• Guide junior associates and trainees in documentation and processes
• Ensure adherence to processes and document new practices as required
• Participate in process updates and provide input when needed
• Demonstrate and apply Kohler core competencies

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Calculated risk-taker with strategic reasoning
• Project management proficiency
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data analysis abilities
• Good abstract reasoning and sense of urgency