**Staff Engineer, Innovation** _Work Mode: Hybrid_ **Location: ** Hybrid – Kohler, WI **Opportunity** Are you an engineer looking to grow your career? Do you love innovation & working on the next generation of products & technologies? We are seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to join our Transformative Innovation project delivery team. You will be an innovative individual with a real passion for developing groundbreaking products and you must be comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible with your broad engineering experience. As a Staff Engineer in Transformative Innovation you will identify, evaluate, develop, & create new products & technologies that revolutionize the Kitchen & Bath industry. **Specific Responsibilities** + Initiate & successfully complete Transformative Innovation projects and engineer highly innovative products. + Lead the development of new ideas and insights which will drive innovation within Kohler Co. including delivery of technology demonstrators and high-quality proof-of-concepts + Create and execute design solutions, using engineering fundamentals and logic backed up by practical technical problem solving, to support the development from a blank sheet or an idea to polished proof-of-concept and beyond! + Design new products and technologies, collaborating with suppliers and operations personnel to ensure manufacturability at competitive costs. + Ownership and delivery of assigned work packages to a high quality and on time. + Creation, evaluation and testing of design solutions and competitor’s products, producing reports on findings. + Research of relevant technical developments from various sources including technical literature, suppliers, standards authorities, IP & Patents etc. + Proactively collaborate outside of the core project team to ensure all necessary compliance & legislation requirements are considered within design solutions. + Compilation and entry of supporting data such as: product BOMs, design record files. + Working within the guidelines of departmental and company policies, procedures, and work instructions. Research of relevant technical developments from various sources including technical literature, suppliers, standards authorities, IP & Patents etc. **Skills/Requirements** + A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university is required. + 6+ years of product development and/or technology development engineering experience. + Proven experience in a relevant industry with a track record of taking complex technical solutions and creative ideas through to commercially successful products. + Possess the ability to apply engineering theory and logic, balanced with a hands-on, creative approach to problem solving and an eye for innovation + Highly motivated and self-driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. + Passionate about new technology, naturally inquisitive, and driven to identify and solve engineering problems. + Appetite for learning about new technologies and methodologies and integrating them into product ideas and designs. + Strong collaboration skills. + Multi-disciplinary team working. Strong team player, able to work on their own initiative.Innovative approach to problem solving. + Capable of supporting the delivery of high-quality proof-of-concepts within tight timescales. + Working knowledge of FMEA’s, DFA, CFD, FEA and Moldflow + Designing for various manufacturing processes: injection moulding, machining, forging, casting etc + 3D / 2D CAD, preferably Creo Parametric + Appetite for rapidly learning about new technologies and methodologies and integrating them into product ideas and designs + Demonstrate commercial aptitude in understanding feasibility, desirability and viability whilst also considering time, cost, and quality factors within projects. + Highly self- motivated, proactive and results driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. + Possess the ability to bring a fresh perspective and recognized by others as a disruptive, creative thinker + Experience of Engineering leadership of a project + Confident managing multiple and often competing priorities **Desirable Requirements** + Experience working in a sprint environment + Working knowledge of electronics and electrical systems \#LI-SC2 \#LI-Hybrid **_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._** _We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $98,900 - $125,600. 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.