**Mechanical Engineer - Kohler Ventures** _Work Mode: Onsite_ **Location:** On site (Seoul, Republic of Korea) **In order to be considered, please provide your resume in both Korean and English languages.** **Opportunity** Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel. **_In your role as Mechanical Engineer at Kohler Ventures you will:_** + Work directly with the Head of Hardware, hardware engineering team, and product teams + Iteratively explore concept ideas by visualization and physical interactions using sketching, digital illustration, 3D CAD and renderings, hand-built physical mock-ups, and 3D prints + Create many diverse ideas to inspire and stimulate meaningful products and customer experiences, with consideration for mechanically-sound and feasible designs + Work very closely with all new product development departments, especially Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Marketing, Purchasing, and Manufacturing, in a collaborative team atmosphere. + Refine concept designs into 3D parametric CAD, including the definition of part break-up with consideration for manufacturing and assembly + Explore CMF (color, materials, and finishes) with samples and renderings to deliver a high-end and well-executed consumer product + Lead new product development activities to generate innovative concepts and solutions for product fit, form and function + Develop approaches to concept development and execute design research, product concept drawings, physical modeling, and product presentations + Communicate all mechanical specifications and maintain design integrity throughout the development process + Develop cross-functional relationships across the organization to ensure product, strategy, and design requirements are understood throughout the product design process **Skills/Requirements** **_Qualifications_** + 10+ years of professional mechanical development experience + 5+ years of experience in digital healthcare, wellness device design and development + A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited educational institution + A strong understanding of fundamental mechanical and design principles + Possesses a solid background in the design of mechanical components and systems using modern MCAD software such as Solidworks, including revision control + Determine, document, and perform necessary changes for compliance and quality assurance **_Preferred Qualifications_** + A Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited educational institution preferred + Experience in planning design projects from collecting requirements, concept development and prototyping + Creating documentation, such as requirements documents, design documents, design review documents, to ensure quality and traceability is strongly preferred + Research, understand, and ensure that the product and its associated mechanical components meets relevant safety and compliance standards + Determine, document, and perform necessary changes for compliance and quality assurance + Experience in consumer electronics, connected or smart home devices experience preferred + Experience in a startup or incubator environment, iterating products from inception to launch and building an effective product and design team + A demonstrated history of accountability and performance delivery, leading teams to meet or exceed objectives + Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on data-driven decision making + Experience collaborating with internal multi-discipline **In order to be considered, please provide your resume in both Korean and English languages.** **Why Choose Kohler?** We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. **About Us** It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.