Sr. Manager - Engineering, Testing, and Prototyping
Work Mode:Onsite
Location:?Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI
Opportunity
TheManager-EngineeringofTesting&Prototypingis at the center ofproductinnovationleadingnewproductdevelopmenttestingandprototypingin North America.This leader isresponsibleofimplementingtestingand prototypingstrategyfor current and future capabilities,drivereliability, durability,simulationand hyper accelerated testing globallyacross various product categories.
SPECIFICRESPONSIBILITIES
Lead NorthAmericaLabOperations
- Manage testing to safety, quality,deliveryand cost targets:performance, durability, life cycle, failure analysis, legal claim, material identification and analysis, qualification,verificationand listing test reports.
- Coordinate with Project Leaders and Engineers to ensureon time testing delivery
- Lead lab capacity studies
- Lead improvement oflaboratoryKPIs
- Lead upgrades,additionand maintenance oflab infrastructure
- Implement 5S through all the labs
Lead Global LabCapabilities
- Create a roadmap for current and future capabilities
- Development common systems &proceduresglobally
- Lead laboratory accreditation and ISO 17025 compliance
- Ensure operating codes, standards, & compliance are met
- Foster a relationship with external partners and value-add certifications to keep up with best in class.
- Define testing agendas based on product performance specifications
- Ensure correlation among global labs
- Lead simulationtesting program
- Implementing LIMS system
Leadproductreliability,durability,and hyper accelerated testing.
Lead NorthAmericaPrototyping Operations
- Lead global footprint of internal and external prototyping capabilities
- Lead upgrades,additionand maintenance of prototypinginfrastructure
- Manage prototyping safety, quality,deliveryand cost targets
- Lead prototyping capacity studies
Skills/Requirements
- A bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- At least 10 years of prior New Product Development validation experience.
- At least 5 years of experience Leading product validation.
- At least 4 years of previous supervisory experience in a product development environment.
- Prototyping experience.
- Proven reliability experience.
- Experience with hyper accelerated testing desired.
- Product development experience and understanding.
- Strategic agility with a strong pragmatic approach (can define a clear vision and is able to clearly articulate immediate goals/actions).
- Has ability to communicate clearly and influence at all levels.
- Operates with candor, enthusiasm, commitment and drive to achieve business results.
- Must possess a keen analytical mind, be strong on planning, detail, and accuracy, and be a demonstrably creative thinker.
- Willing to travel approximately 40%.
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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 $141,800 - $222,900. 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. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonvariable incentive compensation.
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 . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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