Product Development Mechanical Engineer II - Manufacturing

Kohler is seeking an Engineer II to support component and product development within our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will design and refine products for performance, quality, and cost, using modern CAD tools and engineering analysis. You'll lead prototype builds, testing, and validation, and collaborate closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and industrial design to launch reliable, sustainable solutions. You'll support continuous improvement on the factory floor, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to global projects in a culture centered on craftsmanship, innovation, and gracious living.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components and products for Kohler's manufacturing lines, ensuring performance, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Support new product introduction, including prototype build, testing, validation, and design-for-manufacturability reviews.
• Analyze test data, field feedback, and quality metrics to drive design improvements and root-cause problem solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and industrial design to deliver integrated solutions.
• Prepare engineering documentation, CAD models, drawings, and specifications in accordance with Kohler standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in cost, reliability, sustainability, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to production, troubleshooting design-related issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and compliance activities for relevant codes and standards.
• Contribute to project planning, estimating effort, and tracking progress against milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers or co-ops on tools, methods, and best practices as appropriate.

Required Skills

• Mechanical or product design engineering
• Manufacturing processes (casting, machining, molding, assembly)3
• D CAD (e.g., Solid
• Works, Creo, NX)
• Engineering drawings and GD&TProduct testing and validation
• Root cause analysis and problem solving (e.g., 8
• D, DMAIC)
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Data analysis and engineering calculations
• Project engineering and cross-functional collaboration
• Knowledge of materials and tolerance stack-ups