Project Engineer, Large Assembly Kohler Energy Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite at Mosel, WI - Kohler Energy
Opportunity This is more than a job posting for Kohler Company, one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America. This is an invitation to collaborate and apply your craft in a creative conscious and characterful culture.
For the last 100 years, our engines, generators and UPS products have powered homes, hospitals, lawn mowers, stadiums, and everything in-between. The Project Engineer, Enclosures will be responsible for safety, quality, on time delivery, cost reductions, productivity, and continuous improvements in their assigned areas.
Specific Responsibilities Implement and sustain Kohler Operating System (KOS) principles in the department. Participate in and eventually champion continuous improvement (KOS events/workshops) Develop cost reductions efforts in the Enclosures area to constantly improve the process and lower costs to achieve yearly targets. Analyze operations and sequence of operations to assure full utilization and maximum quality from present equipment. Develop ergonomic and safety related solutions in the Enclosure area, including analyzing and addressing any injuries that may occur. Monitor production builds and working through day-to-day problems that may come up in the area of responsibility. This involves working closely with Production Foreman, Supervisors, and Design Engineers to ensure production problems are resolved. Assist in the implementation of Capital projects. Work closely with senior engineering staff to implement new products to the assembly line. This will also require frequent contact with marketing, design and project management associates during the product lifecycle. Provide technical support and monitor critical processes in the department. Provide required support for ISO 9001, ensuring procedures match processes. Monitor new technical developments for possible application in the department. Backup of area foreman and scheduler as necessary to cover vacations within the Cell. Responsible for change management in the area of responsibility, including reviewing engineering changes for manufacturability, implementing those changes to the assembly line through attendance in Change Implementation Board and communication with the shop floor. Manage and maintain capital plan projects for Highly Engineered Assembly team Skills/Requirements BS or MS in Engineering field: Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical; but will also consider other engineering degrees as experience dictates. 2+ years in a manufacturing environment through a co-op or full-time engineering position is recommended, but not required. 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 Work at Kohler Energy ?
For more than 100 years, Energy has been an innovative leader in energy resilience, starting with the first modern generator, the Kohler Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920. Through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth, Energy is now positioned as the third largest producer of power solutions for consumer and industrial customers worldwide. The product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
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