Manufacturing Project Engineer

Rehlko; Town of Mosel (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to drive safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost reductions across manufacturing operations in Sheboygan, WI. The role focuses on reducing waste (Mura/Muda/Muri), mentoring technicians, and collaborating with design engineering to ensure smooth transitions from design to production.

The position requires a BSc in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with 2+ years of experience and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience (Co-Op, Internship, or related experience)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and/or proven experience in continuous improvement/quality systems preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Experience drawing conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations; suggest design/process corrections
• Ability to manage multiple projects of moderate scope and complexity simultaneously
• Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, and bend; PPE as required and 50% floor/50% office balance

Responsibilities

• Drive production performance by ensuring efficient operations, meeting output goals, and maintaining high quality standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., DMAIC, PDCA, A3).
• Partner with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and support new product launches.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, and material flow to maximize throughput.
• Manage capital and process improvement projects, leading cross-functional teams to successful execution.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of production and field quality issues, including PFMEA development and maintenance.
• Implement Poke Yokes to reduce assembly errors.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSc/BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer At Rehlko

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The Manufacturing Project Engineer will be responsible for safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost reductions, productivity, and continuous improvement in their assigned areas. The Manufacturing Project Engineer primary responsibilities will include meeting performance goals, maintaining quality expectations, and improving the three M’s (Mura or variation, Muda or waste, and Muri or overburden). This Manufacturing Project Engineer role will provide mentorship to manufacturing technicians and production staff. Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment for new and existing products. Work closely with design engineering on new, existing, and changing products to provide a smooth transition from design to production.

Onsite: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI 53083 Shift: 1st Shift – 6:30am to 2:30pm

Responsibilities

• Drive production performance by ensuring efficient operations, meeting output goals, and maintaining high quality standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., DMAIC, PDCA, A3).
• Partner with design engineering to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and support new product launches.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, and material flow to maximize throughput and resource utilization.
• Manage capital and process improvement projects, leading cross-functional teams to successful execution.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of production and field quality issues, including PFMEA development and maintenance.
• Implement Poke Yokes to reduce assembly errors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (from an ABET accredited institution) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required (Co-Op, Internship, or related experience to be considered).
• Proven experience in influencing and implementing changes and improvements.
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, including proficiency to logically troubleshoot at subsystem and system levels.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and/or proven experience in developing and driving change through continuous improvement and/or quality systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience drawing accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assisting with corrections to the existing design or process preferred.
• Ability to work on several projects of moderate scope and complexity at the same time.
• Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time, ability to wear PPE; with expected work balance to be anticipated to be: 50% on floor & 50% in office.

The Salary range for this position is $83,300.00-$105,200.00.

The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation.Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another.

Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [e-mail]. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values Curiosity – Seek, learn, share Trust – Go farther together Pace – Focus to go faster Excellence – Find the win every day