Mechanical Project Engineer-New Product Development

Rehlko; Town of Mosel (WI); On-site; USD 83,300 - 105,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company matching

Work‑life flexibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer (NPD) for a hybrid role in Sheboygan, WI. This position involves establishing product requirements, creating project timelines, and providing technical direction. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience.

Offering a competitive salary between $83,300 and $105,200, along with health benefits, a 401(k) with matching, and opportunities for career development, Rehlko promotes a safe and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of mechanical engineering experience developing new consumer or industrial products.
• Experience with power generation, internal combustion engines, cooling systems, and alternators.
• Exposure to DFMEA, systems engineering practices, or model-based development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing product requirements with Marketing Product Managers.
• Create project timelines and present business cases to product marketing.
• Provide technical and design direction to Engineering Analysts.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Project management skills

Strong documentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Design software

Job description

Position Overview

Mechanical Project Engineer (NPD) – Hybrid (3 days on site) – Sheboygan, WI

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing product requirements with Marketing Product Managers; develop functional specifications and design targets.
• Create project timelines, estimate preliminary spending, and present business cases to product marketing.
• Provide technical and design direction to Engineering Analysts and other engineers.
• Design generator sets to meet performance and cost criteria; approve major purchased components with engineering calculations.
• Track project spending and product costs with Accounting and Procurement to keep within budget.
• Validate designs through testing to achieve performance, reliability, and durability targets.
• Maintain and update existing product designs.
• Use project management skills to keep projects on schedule and report progress concisely and timely.
• Lead continual improvement initiatives to streamline internal processes and support system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited).
• 2–5 years of mechanical engineering experience developing new consumer or industrial products.
• Experience with power generation, internal combustion engines, cooling systems, and alternators.
• Exposure to DFMEA, systems engineering practices, or model‑based development.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Can work on multiple tasks and projects in a structured development environment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary range: $83,300.00 – $105,200.00.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Work‑life flexibility and hybrid work model.
• Opportunities for career development and promotion.
• Safe and inclusive workplace culture.

EEO Statement

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including 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, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualifying individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.