Kohler Development Program Accelerated Engineering

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**Kohler Development Program - Accelerated Engineering**

_Work Mode: Hybrid_

**Location: ** Hybrid, Kohler, WI

**Opportunity**

Are you ready to accelerate your career in engineering?

Join our dynamic Accelerated Engineering Development Program and embark on a transformative journey toward becoming a future engineering leader.

Our mission is clear: Accelerate the growth of our engineers through focused training, mentorship, and hands-on experience in diverse product categories, to drive leading edge innovation at Kohler.

Our vision is to build a world class team of engineers equipped with the skills and network to develop meaningful products and innovations that will shape the future of Kohler.

We’re committed to nurturing your growth and empowering you to make a meaningful impact through:

+ Rotational Assignments: Explore a variety of engineering roles, including New Product Development, Current Product Development, and other areas across multiple product categories.
+ Comprehensive Training: Participate in robust technical and leadership training.

You’ll attend workshops, engage in case studies, and interact with organizational leaders to deepen your understanding of our products and services.
+ Coaching & Mentorship: Receive ongoing support and guidance from experienced engineering associates who will help you navigate your career and provide constructive feedback.

**What We’re Looking For:**

+ Innovative thinkers with strong creative problem-solving skills, eager to design cost-effective and functional products that embody our brand values.
+ Collaborative individuals who work effectively within cross-functional teams—spanning marketing, program management, industrial design, and manufacturing operations—to deliver projects on time and within budget.
+ Passion for innovation and a drive to identify opportunities that lead to transformative product solutions.
+ Broad knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, stamping, injection molding, welding, tube bending, and hydroforming.
+ Ability to contribute within a diverse, global engineering organization, leveraging the collective expertise of the team.

**Your Key Responsibilities:**

**Create**

+ Collaborate with Product Marketing and Industrial Design to define product specifications using consumer research, market data, and feedback from sales teams.
+ Analyze competitive products and warranty data to benchmark and inform new design approaches.
+ Conduct high-level feasibility assessments of initial product concepts.

**Refine**

+ Develop and refine product concepts using 3D modeling software (Creo), FEA, and CFD tools.
+ Utilize our advanced prototyping and test lab facilities to create and validate physical prototypes.
+ Apply tools such as DFMEA and design critiques to proactively address and mitigate potential failure modes.
+ Partner with internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers to optimize cost, performance, quality, and timing.

**Implement**

+ Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and develop detailed technical drawings incorporating engineering standards and GD&T.
+ Optimize designs for manufacturing efficiency and reliability using DfM principles.
+ Ensure regulatory compliance by developing thorough test plans for product verification.
+ Support manufacturing ramp-up by providing hands-on assistance during pre-production builds.

**Skills/Requirements**

+ Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical preferred), or a related technical discipline, earned by June 2026.
+ Demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD modeling.
+ Hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills.
+ Intern and/or co-op experience exhibiting these skills.
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship on an on-going basis

**_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._**

_The salary range for this position is $76,050 - $96,050.

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.

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