Senior Engineer - Product

Sterling Kohler; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer - Product to drive product quality and reliability. This hybrid role involves working closely with technical and marketing teams to enhance product performance through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and proven experience in category management. A competitive salary of up to £50K is offered, along with an impressive benefits package in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in category management or product lifecycle roles.
• Proven ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong technical background with hands-on design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Shape in-field product strategy and set performance targets.
• Identify category improvement opportunities using data.
• Provide reporting on market performance and risks.
• Collaborate with teams for resource allocation.
• Engage and drive VAVE insights into NPD projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Collaboration

Technical competency

Education

HNC, degree, or master’s in a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

Senior Engineer - Product

Hybrid working with at least 3 days per week onsite in Cheltenham. Salary up to £50K subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic benefits package including company bonuses.

Designing award‑winning products for our market‑leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada, and Recoup – is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer – Product who will ensure our in‑production product s meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

This role is responsible for monitoring category performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving improvements through data‑led insights and clear recommendations. You will work closely with technical, production, and marketing teams to ensure corrective actions are delivered and success metrics are met.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and proactive in turning performance data into actionable guidance, while also contributing to technical design solutions and testing. You will help maintain category integrity, inform decisions on product enhancements or retirements, and ensure alignment with brand and compliance standards.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will own category health, track and communicate performance metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Shape in‑field product strategy through clear storytelling, setting performance targets and guiding decisions on where to focus time and resource.
• Identify and prioritize category improvement opportunities using data‑driven insights and performance metrics.
• Provide category‑level reporting on market performance, risks, VAVE initiatives, customer sentiment, and key indicators such as cost, reliability, and returns.
• Recommend “improve or retire” actions based on product design, customer impact, and brand expectations.
• Share success metrics for implemented initiatives and ensure visibility of outcomes.
• Collaborate with Technical and Production teams to secure resources and support for priority tasks. Work with Technical specialists to ensure all focus areas are resourced and provide aligned support where required.
• Engage and identify and drive VAVE ideas and insights into NPD projects early to maximize value.
• Communicate requirements for Production change over and monitor implementation with Production planners.
• Carrying out hands‑on design, testing and engineering work, demonstrating strong technical competence and independent problem‑solving ability.
• Influencing and guiding NPD teams on new projects by applying insights from existing products, including VAVE opportunities, past failures, and successful design practices.

Skills / Requirements

• Experience gained through apprenticeship or higher education (e.g., HNC, degree, or master’s in a relevant discipline).
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with experience in data‑driven decision‑making.
• Proven ability to translate insights into clear, actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in category management, product lifecycle, or similar quality‑focused roles.
• Technical competency and history of implementing designs and engineering changes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data visualization tools.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across functions.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity through structured approaches.

Benefits and Culture

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 a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup. While our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.

Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies, and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.

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