Kohler Co-op - Packaging Engineering - Spring 2027
About the role
Under the direction of the Manager – Engineering, Packaging or senior level Packaging Engineer, the Packaging co‑op will be responsible for the design, testing, implementation, and improvement of packaging for Kohler products. Reports to Manager‑Packaging Engineering or senior level Packaging Engineer. Frequent contact with Packaging Engineers, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and Product Engineering. Occasional contact with material suppliers and customers.
Responsibilities
- Complete Packaging requests of broad scope increasing in complexity as competence is demonstrated for new and existing Kohler products.
- Provide engineering support for product packaging from concept through production/distribution, to final installation and/or destination.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for quality and cost through material savings, labor efficiencies, supply chain (cube) improvements and damage and defective reductions.
- Provide data compilation and analysis support to Packaging engineers.
- Prepare concise, complete, and professional reports on packaging testing results/issues, using data documentation and analysis tools as required.
Requirements
- Junior or Senior level in an accredited school of Engineering working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Package Engineering.
- Course work or experience in field data analysis methods, robust design, quality, and reliability performance test protocols is preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
Benefits
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.