Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Kohler Co. • Sheridan, AR • 22h ago

Work Mode: Onsite

Location :?Onsite - Sheridan, AR

Opportunity

The incumbent will be responsible for leading manufacturing engineering projects including process optimization, equipment and tooling improvements, and implementation of manufacturing and automation solutions for new and existing production systems.

Responsibilities include driving improvements aligned with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives through continuous improvement initiatives, data-driven analysis, and disciplined project execution.

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will lead projects from concept through implementation while serving as a technical leader and leadership development resource for the manufacturing organization. The role will perform other engineering-related work as assigned by the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering.

Specific Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing, continuous improvement, automation, and capital projects from concept through implementation.

Define project scope of work, develop cost estimates, manage budgets, and create Activity Control Timelines (ACTs) for project justification, approval, and execution.

Program, troubleshoot, maintain, and support PLC-controlled systems and FANUC robotic systems.

Maintain and improve the long-term reliability of automation systems including PLCs, robots, HMIs, and control networks.

Utilize SQL databases, Microsoft automation tools, and Power BI reporting to analyze manufacturing and quality data.

Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for scrap, rework, downtime, throughput, and automation reliability issues.

Support new product introductions including layouts, capacity analysis, PFMEA support, and risk mitigation.

Manage daily project execution and communicate progress to impacted groups and leadership.

Provide technical mentoring and leadership development to engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.

Develop and maintain training materials, standard work, and knowledge-transfer plans.

Prepare and present project status reports, business cases, financial justifications, and performance metrics.

Ensure all process and automation changes comply with safety, quality, and ISO standards.

Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline with three (3) or more years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or automation-focused environment.

Programming, maintaining, and supporting PLC systems.

Programming and maintaining FANUC robotic systems.

Working knowledge of SQL databases and manufacturing data systems.

Experience with Microsoft automation systems and tools.

Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and project execution capability.

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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 $92,400 - $141,000. 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 bonus/variable 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 kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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