Kohler Engines - Senior Mechanical Project Engineer Kohler Co. Employee Review

2.0
Aug 11, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

There are a lot of highly qualified, excellent people at the worker level. If you can form good relationships with them, you can learn a lot. There is a great deal of diversity in hiring people from other industries, regions, and countries.

Cons

There are simply too many layers of management, keeping the higher level executives too isolated from what really happens, and what is really required to accomplish certain tasks. Most managers focus their efforts on their peers and above, making little attempt to understand the daily duties of subordinates. If they do, they typically only listen to a few direct reports, and do not take the time to listen to others. Kohler talks a lot about respecting employees, developing them in their areas of interest. This is simply not the case. Most are told what to do, regardless of interest, period. There are a few golden ones who are put on the career fast-track, typically way too fast for their own good. The pay is substandard. Kohler takes advantage of this because they are a big company in a small town. They know there are enough people with roots in the area that do not have other job options and will not relocate, so they are trapped. These are your lifers. A large contingent of others figure this out after a few years and move on.

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Pros

Great work life balance, strong community

Cons

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2.0
Apr 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you are okay supporting a business that is focused on building wealth instead of developing skills and business understanding of objectives, then you will fit right in as long as you learn two important phrases "Great idea boss" and "Yes sir, I will carry out all of your plans so you will be recognized by upper management". DON'T ROCK THE BOAT!

Cons

I have already posted a con, but noticed another con that other posts point to. I read about disappointment of no remote work anymore. Remote work is difficult; you have a hard time building collaboration, teamwork and trust in a remote situation. But as I look at myself, I am on-site and love coming to work - would rather be around my team and have a constant pulse on the culture where I can address any issues immediately. Ask yourself, other than the loss of commute time and being in the comfort of your own home - why do people prefer to work from home. Many times, it can be due to avoiding the stress and anxiety that exists at work. Now ask yourself, what would make people want to be in the office versus at home. Whether you are remote or in person, not wanting to come into the office may be a sign that you are not happy and lacking fulfillment from your current circumstances.

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