**Project Engineer, Sauna, Wellness Products** _Work Mode: Hybrid_ **Location:** Hybrid – Kohler, WI **Opportunity** The primary responsibility of the Project Engineer in our Wellness Products Group is to deliver innovative consumer sauna products as part of a highly collaborative cross-functional team. The Project Engineer must combine strong technical skills, collaborative leadership, creativity, and business acumen to the role; working with the team to bring products from initial concept through to production. We are looking for someone who: + Leverages creative problem solving to design innovative, cost effective, and functional Wellness bathing products that delight customers and represent the Kohler brand. + Brings a positive approach and collaborates with cross functional teams including marketing, program management, industrial design, and manufacturing operations to deliver products on time, within budget. + Is passionate about innovation and consistently searches for opportunities to create transformative products. + Has demonstrated experience in sub-system and component development – executing the product engineering tasks of bringing a product to market. + Utilizes broad range material and manufacturing process knowledge including wood working, casting, injection molding, extrusion, metal fabrication, etc. + Is familiar coordinating work across regions and cultures as part of a global engineering organization. **Specific Responsibilities** + Generates and advises on product specifications: customer, regulatory, and technical requirements. + Originate ideas for products improvements, enhanced, product features, and product modifications. + Assures functional acceptability through application of engineering tools, analysis, and testing. This includes prototyping, simulation, DFA, DFMEA and qualification. + Conduct engineering analysis and implementation of design modifications to improve manufacturability or cost optimization. + Leverage existing construction technology to optimize designs for best performance and cost. + Prepares detailed projects and/or technical plans for product development and/or improvement. + Collaborates with senior engineers, support personnel, suppliers, and other outside groups involving product design, documentation, development, drafting, prototype construction, and test of product concepts. + Utilizes 3D CAD software (PTC Creo) for the realization of concepts or designs. + Tests, and debugs mechanical systems to prove out designs.Establishes product specifications, test plans, and design documentation. + Leads product engineering tasks within the product development process from concept through production + Makes appropriate decisions using support tools, accurate data and critical thinking. + Implement products into production according to established milestones. + Occasional travel to visit suppliers, customers, tradeshows, and other Kohler locations as required. + Clearly and effectively present (both written and orally) the results of their efforts to their project teams and/or management as appropriate in English. Documents and presents experiences to share knowledge within and outside the department. **Skills/Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. + A minimum of 2 years related work experience in a Mechanical Engineering position. + Able to work closely with US and Global teams to execute the product development process + Proficiency in 3D CAD software (PTC Creo preferred). + In-depth understanding of Six Sigma tools including FMEA, DOE, and process capability preferred + Ability to work independently and with a cross-functional team. + Ability to independently test, analyze and solve technical problems. + Must exhibit excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented. \#LI-SC2 \#LI-Hybrid **_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._** _The salary range for this position is $83,300 - $105,200. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k._ **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.