What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Engineer position at kohler?
Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Take your career to unprecedented heights as you join our dynamic team at Kallista. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of luxury alongside a team that values your unique perspective and expertise. Collaborate with like-minded visionaries on groundbreaking projects that redefine the boundaries of design and technology. Your contributions won't go unnoticed here – we foster an environment where your ideas are not just heard but celebrated. Picture yourself in a role where every day is an exploration, pushing your skills to new heights, and contributing to the legacy of a globally recognized luxury brand. Join us in this exciting chapter of limitless possibilities, where your passion meets innovation, and together, we craft the extraordinary.
How You’ll Contribute
Showcase Your Engineering Mastery: Apply robust best practices in fundamentals and structured problem-solving to craft and validate components, subsystems, or products at the forefront of innovation. Lead the charge in conducting technical feasibility analyses for groundbreaking concepts and implementing cutting-edge process efficiency tools. Collaborate seamlessly with engineering peers to glean valuable insights, seek feedback, and engage in in-depth reviews, ensuring your technical work sets the gold standard in excellence. Elevate the entire product design team through coaching and the implementation of best practices
Foster Collaborative Success: Partner seamlessly with cross-functional teammates in Marketing, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Industrial Design. Tackle tough decisions head-on, leveraging diverse team perspectives to generate superior solutions. Propose actionable next steps and drive alignment with business leadership to launch top-quality products swiftly and consistently.
Leverage Global Talent: Engage, coach, and develop Centers of Excellence and Technical Centers worldwide, ensuring seamless project delivery and promoting parts reuse for maximum efficiency.
Contribute to our Continuous Improvement: Evaluate designs for environmental sustainability, recommending enhancements that align with our commitment to excellence. Connect with customers and industry experts to understand installation needs and identify opportunities for quality improvements.
Specific Responsibilities
- Document and achieve product specifications aligning with customer, regulatory, and technical requirements.
- Ensure functional excellence through the adept application of engineering tools, rigorous analysis, and thorough testing.
- Craft detailed projects and technical plans for both product development and improvement, collaborating seamlessly with other engineers, support teams, and external groups involved in product design, documentation, development, drafting, prototype construction, and testing of product concepts.
- Share your wealth of experiences through documented insights, fostering knowledge-sharing within and beyond the department.
- Be a catalyst for progress by contributing to the enhancement of products and processes.
- Utilize CAD to bring your concepts and designs to life.
- Embrace occasional travel to engage with suppliers, customers, attend tradeshows, and visit various Kohler locations as needed.
