Sr. Project Engineer – Kohler Power Systems - Mosel, WI

Performs assignments of a complicated nature. Leads engineering subtasks involving the design, fabrication, validation, and manufacture of subassemblies, systems, processes, equipment or facilities related to gaseous-fueled industrial generator sets. Conceives and plans engineering subtasks to explore product or process problems; defines and selects new concepts and approaches to the design or development of new or improved products, processes or equipment. Must be willing to work in a matrix environment and be able juggle multiple projects or tasks.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare detail project plans, including statements of technical objectives and approaches, task breakdowns, schedules, project cost estimates and product cost analyses, submit for approval.

2. Direct and coordinate all work on assigned projects by engineers, support personnel and outside groups involving design, development, drafting, sample construction and delivery, test and evaluation, and release for production.

3. Personally carry out in-depth design and development engineering work of advanced or pioneering nature involving complex analytic and/or experimental techniques at a professional engineering level.

4. Counsel and train less senior engineers and technical support personnel in technical areas as required or requested.

5. Maintain project records; prepare technical, cost and other reports as requested to show progress and results achieved.

6. Contribute sound professional advice and creative new ideas, concepts and approaches relative to new design and development projects.

7. Keep abreast and well informed of state-of-the-art and important events in areas relevant to engine design and development through publications, outside contacts, meetings, shows, seminars and short courses.

8. Work to develop individual goals/objectives to support the department goals through the use of the Maximizing Performance Appraisal Process.

9. Personally demonstrate and drive the Kohler Core Competencies.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships:

· Provides technical direction to and coordinates the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects.

· Direct interaction with business unit/senior executive management on technical matters.

Organization Relationships:

· Frequent contact with designers, manufacturing engineers, engineering technicians, and purchasing.

· Occasional contact with all functional areas of KPSDivision.

External Business Relationships:

· Frequent contact with suppliers and industry experts.

· Occasional contact with consultants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• § Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering program or a PE license.

§ Experience with large gas or diesel engine design, development or application is preferred.

§ 3 - 8 years work experience 

Click the link provided to apply at the Kohler website: Sr. Project Engineer – Kohler Power Systems
You may contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com