Lead NPD Engineer – Power Gen Solutions (Hybrid)

Rehlko; Kohler (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Generous benefits including health, 2-

Competitive salary and development

Job summary

Rehlko seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead development of power-generation products in a hybrid role based in Kohler, Wisconsin. You will guide CAD designers, engineers, and technicians to define design targets and achieve cost and performance goals.

The position requires a ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree with 4+ years in product development, plus travel and strong project leadership. Domestic travel may be needed; hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BEng in mechanical engineering.
• 4+ years in mechanical engineering focused on new consumer product development.
• Experience with electromechanical systems is a plus.
• Understanding of generators, large gaseous engines, and electrical/electronic systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of product requirements in collaboration with Marketing Product Managers and translate those requirements into functional specifications that define design targets.
• Develop project cost estimates and partner with Marketing to present business cases.
• Provide technical and design direction to CAD Design Analysts and other engineers; design assigned products to meet performance and cost objectives.
• Guide lab technicians in validation testing and product evaluation.
• Approve the selection of major purchased components and support decisions with engineering analysis.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Procurement to track project spending and product costs, ensuring budget targets.
• Validate designs through testing to meet performance, reliability, and durability goals.
• Apply Design for Environment (DfE) principles to support sustainability objectives in product development.
• Utilize project management skills to maintain schedules and ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide clear, concise, and timely status updates on assigned projects.
• Mentor junior engineers in product development processes and best practices.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

FEM/CAE

Job description

Rehlko seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead development of power-generation products in a hybrid role based in Kohler, Wisconsin. You will guide CAD designers, engineers, and technicians to define design targets and achieve cost and performance goals.

The position requires a ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree with 4+ years in product development, plus travel and strong project leadership. Domestic travel may be needed; hybrid work model offered.