Mechanical Project Engineer-New Product Development

Kohler Energy
  • Sheboygan, Wisconsin
  • $83,000–$105,000
30+ days ago

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and technically skilled Mechanical Project Engineer of New Product Development(NPD) to provide engineering leadership and project direction in the development of high-performance generator sets and power generation solutions. This role is responsible for guiding product development from concept through validation, applying expertise in thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, stress analysis, cooling systems, and electrical theory to deliver reliable, cost-effective products.

The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering Analysts, Lab Technicians, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to establish product requirements, develop technical specifications, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure successful execution of multiple projects in a fast-paced matrix environment. This NPD Mechanical Project Engineer position requires a self-motivated professional with strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills who is committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering innovative solutions that meet performance, durability, quality, and cost targets.

* Work mode: Hybrid-3 days on site

* Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

Relocation assistance available

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in establishing product requirements with Marketing Product Mangers. Use those requirements to create functional specifications establishing design targets.

  • Create project timelines, provide preliminary project spending estimates. Work with Product marketing to present project business case.

  • Provide technical and design direction to Engineering Analysts, and other Engineers.

  • Design assigned generator sets to meet performance and cost criteria.

  • Approve the selection of all major purchased components (i.e. radiators, fans, air cleaners, engines, etc.) and support the selection with sound engineering calculations.

  • Work with Accounting and Procurement functions to track actual project spending and product costs keeping them within prescribed boundaries.

  • Validate designs through testing to meet performance, reliability, and durability targets.

  • Support, maintain and update existing product designs.

  • Use project management skills to keep projects on schedule.

  • Provide concise and timely status reports on the progress of each assigned project.

  • Lead continual improvement initiatives to streamline internal business processes and support system upgrades.

Requirements:

  • BSME (Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited Institution).

  • Minimum of 2-5 years mechanical engineering experience with development of new consumer or industrial products.

  • Experience with power generation, internal combustion engines, cooling systems and alternators a plus

  • Exposure to DFMEA, systems engineering practices, or model-based development.

  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects in a structured development environment.

  • Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Demonstrated skills in project management and leadership as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

* Work mode: Hybrid-3 days on site

* Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

Relocation assistance available

Numbers & Facts

LocationSheboygan, Wisconsin
Salary$83,000–$105,000

Skills

  • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
  • Accountingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Audio Engineeringunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Caseunmatched
  • Business Processesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)unmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Internal Combustion Engineunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Performance Testingunmatched
  • Power Generationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Costingunmatched
  • Product Designunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Engineeringunmatched
  • Product Managementunmatched
  • Product Marketingunmatched
  • Progress Reportsunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Estimatesunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Status Reportsunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Test Designunmatched
  • Thermodynamicsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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