Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite (Cheonan, Republic of Korea)
Opportunity
Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.
In your role as Manufacturing Technical Engineer at Kohler Ventures you will:
- Develop manufacturing solutions that align with factory targets and product reliability requirements.
- Establish standard manufacturing practices and processes, independently determining their impact on design and final product parameters.
- Collaborate with leadership to design and build assembly lines.
- Ensure manufacturability of new product designs through application of circuit diagram guidelines.
- Lead circuit diagram reviews and work with cross-functional teams to evaluate and manage manufacturing risks.
- Conduct detailed circuit reviews to identify manufacturing pain points and propose design alternatives.
- Define and review product assembly SOPs.
- Partner with other engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges by following best practices.
- Review and provide feedback on product designs for robustness and scalability.
- Provide production support engineering for complex SMT processes, testing methods, and failure analysis.
- Present clear and concise reports on manufacturing equipment readiness and processes.
- Drive failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
Skills/Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical product design and/or manufacturing.
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Experience with mass production of hardware products or related fields.
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Proficiency in advanced analysis techniques, including DOE, failure analysis, PFMEA.
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Expertise in design for manufacturing, SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma techniques
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Experience in production line development, including flowcharting, cycle time calculation, UPH setup, line layout and balance, SOP creation.
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Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making.
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Proven ability to collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.
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Experience in understanding and challenging tolerance stack-ups to meet gap/step requirements.
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Knowledge of quality control processes and part print references.
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Ability to manage projects and work effectively in team environments.
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Working knowledge of quality improvement, lean manufacturing methods, statistical process controls, and process capability.
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams to meet or exceed objectives.
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Fluent in English.
Please provide your resume in both Korean and English to be considered.
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
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