Project Engineer, NPI

4 weeks ago

UNION CITY, United States KOHLER Full time

Project Engineer, NPI

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite at Union City, TN

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. 

As a project Engineer, New Product Integration (NPI) you will engage as a core project team member to drive early manufacturing involvement and execute the manufacturing New Product Development (NPD) deliverables, while synchronizing with plant NPI and Operations teams to ensure New Products are "Right the First Time," achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery and cost. 

Specific Responsibilities

  • Responsible for fulfilling all Operations Plant Level deliverables for the Kitchen and Bath Development Process, including fulfillment strategies, Plant for Every Part (PFEP), operations certification, cost reduction implementations, capacity evaluations, supply chain integrity, costing, REA initiation, and process development.
  • Drive Manufacturing input into NPD projects to improve design effectiveness and reliability through Design for Manufacture and assembly (DFMA), design reviews, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and regular feedback.
  • Project Manager for all plant operations functions such as quality, engineering, production, and materials, related to NPI and NPD projects. These projects include, but are not limited to, new product launches, DfX initiatives, fulfillment strategies, Plant for Every Part (PFEP), cost reduction implementations, capacity evaluations, supply chain integrity, costing, REA initiation, and process development.
  • Build product cost models, with plant NPI and Operations support, to actively manage product costs through development and meet launch targets.
  • Provide technical support for Make versus Buy analysis, utilizing cash cost modeling and consideration of Global Capacity and Asset Optimization.
  • Together with Ops Lead NPI and Operations, develop plant project execution timelines and project plans and feed back into overall timelines for projects.
  • Accountable, in coordination with Ops Lead NPI personnel, for achieving schedule 'Inventory in Stock' date. Support Ops Lead NPI and Operations project managers, on all projects as assigned, to ensure complete and accurate communication of project facts.
  • Drive time to Market Improvements. Ensure Quality and Performance Levels are met for New Product Launches (i.e. launch with no Deviations and match process capability to specifications).
  • Change Agent / Process Improvement:
    • Regularly provide feedback and ideas/solutions for process improvements including the New Product Development process and manufacturing processes.
    • Regularly provide feedback and actively participate in the improvement of project management practices within the New Product Integration group.
  • Applying engineering fundamentals to problem solving & make appropriate decisions, justify risk under critical review. Develop conclusions and recommend actions.
  • Operate without need for technical supervision.
  • Liaise closely with all levels of production, manufacturing engineering, plant quality, supply chain, safety, NPD, NPI, purchasing, and marketing providing clear information where necessary. Use relationships to maintain a network to support Production Strategies.
  • Present project status and escalations to multiple levels of operations leadership including Managers/Directors/VP.

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Skills/Requirements

  • B.S. degree from an engineering discipline form an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology program required.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in an industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, project management, or new product development engineering role.
  • Knowledge and experience of multiple manufacturing processes, including but not limited to, assembly, casting, forging, injection molding, stamping and/or finishing.
  • Must be able to independently manage multiple projects of a complex nature that are in various stages of development.
  • Experience of communicating information at all levels across various functions: written & verbally, concisely and accurately.
  • A tenacious, enthusiastic, results driven individual with excellent time management skills.
  • A confident user of Microsoft office software & SAP.
  • Must be structured and organized, with an ability to work on their own, within a team, and lead a small team when required.
  • Trained to use DFMA techniques and software.
  • Experience in ProE/CREO is a benefit, but not required.
  • Must be skilled in conflict resolution.

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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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