Position Information
  • Location:
    Kohler, WI 53044
  • Job Status/Type:
    Full Time
    Employee
  • Job Category:
    Biotech/R&D/Science
  • Industry:
    Other/Not Classified
  • Occupations:
    New Product R&D
  • Career Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Contact Information
  • Company:
    Kohler Co.
  • Contact:
    Human Resources
  • Email:
    Apply by Email
  • Address:
    444 HIGHLAND DRIVE 444 HIGHLAND DRIVE
    53044
  • Reference Code:
    10127
About Kohler

Since 1873, Kohler Co. has been improving the lives of its customers with exceptional products and services.

Our diversity of products and powerful portfolio of brands lead the way in design, craftsmanship and innovation.

We offer a breadth of products and services, including plumbing fixtures, furniture, tile and stone, and primary and backup power systems, as well as award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.

Position Description

Manager - Human Factors

Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION

Provide human factors support and solutions to Industrial Design and Product Development to ensure application of sound human factors and usability principals and methods to the development of our products for the kitchen and bath. This position provides leadership, direction, and development of the human factors group to support innovative product solutions, concepts, services, experiences, and human interfaces by understanding and utilizing human factors and ergonomic principals.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLITES

  • Collaborate with other functions of the Consumer Experience Lab to understand consumer trends, needs, and physiological research findings.
  • Provide leadership through demonstration, influence, skill and passion for work.
  • Ensure customer needs are met through resource allocation and project planning and execution.
  • Develop HF team through Maximizing Performance process and individual development plans.
  • Work closely with Industrial Design Leads and Managers and VP Industrial Design to understand project priorities and meet NPD deadlines.
  • Design and execute usability studies, analyze data, provide actionable recommendations to product development teams.
  • Contribute to the early identification of usability issues and opportunities for product improvement.
  • Conduct competitive product usability tests and benchmark rankings in usability studies including user interviews and surveys.
  • Ensure HF test plans, methods, and techniques are robust, rigorous, and repeatable.

    MAJOR TASKS

  • Determine appropriate approaches to concept development, design research, and usability testing.
  • Continuously explore and develop new methods of research, data collecting and idea verification as appropriate to cost and time timing factors.
  • Maintain current awareness of consumer and competitor product offerings relative to Human Factors issues and requirements in both U.S. and foreign markets.
  • Ensure Human Factors facilities and testing methods are on the leading edge of our industry by exploring state of the art measuring devices, techniques, and equipment.

    PROFILE

  • Consumer advocate
  • Open-minded and forward thinking.
  • Problem solver
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of product development.
  • Passion in their work
  • Leadership ability and change agent
  • Team player
  • Ability to make and meet commitments
  • Positive attitude

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    Should have new product development experience with a minimum of 8-10 years experience. Education and/or years of experience normally required to fulfill the minimum requirements of this position are: Bachelor of Science degree from accredited school or college of applied psychology, engineering, human factors, or an equivalent field of science.

    Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

    Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years

    Expected Travel Time: None

    This company may offer relocation assistance.

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