Design Engineer, Hull

at  Kohler

OPPORTUNITY:

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Kohler UK - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment, investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Put simply, it’s who we are. Whether you arrive at our factories in Cheltenham or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same values at Kohler Mira.
From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people (who knew a bathroom manufacturing company did all this?!)
But, to get to where we want to be, we are looking for a Design Engineer for our Hull operations Find out more below!

JOB SUMMARY

You will be responsible for carrying out a broad scope of complex engineering tasks including designing tooling, products, jigging & fixtures whilst maintaining the applicable documentation and adherence to global NPI process.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally at least 3 Years experience in a design based role in an NPI or Value Engineering function, and knowledge/background in tooling design would be advantageous but not essential
• Typically, have gained experience through either apprenticeship or higher education, i.e.HNC, degree, masters
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD packages such as Creo/Solidworks/NX
• Knowledge of Vacuum/Thermoforming, Machining and non-ferrous casting processes would be advantageous

ABOUT US

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and KOHLER. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.
Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities.
As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talentacquisitionuk@kohler.com.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies, and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.

• Meaningfully contribute in group discussions and problem solving sessions
• Own work packages and projects, across NPDI and Continuous Improvement ensuring Kohler’s global NPDI processes are adhered to
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Use formal technical processes such as Process Mapping, DFMEA, FEA PFMEA & Control Plan sessions and subsequent testing scenarios
• Development of design solutions for specified projects and operating without the need for technical supervision. Responsible for delivering technical solutions meeting the business requirements for time, cost, and quality.
• Definition of design solutions using tools available including 2D / 3D CAD.
• Own the evaluation and testing of design solutions and competitors’ products, reporting findings, and making recommendations
• Supporting innovation within the Trays and Baths category in terms of materials and processes by research of relevant technical developments from various sources including: WWW, technical literature, suppliers, standards authorities etc.