Project Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & DFM Expert

Rehlko; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

401(k) with company match

Vision plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Project Manufacturing Engineer to advance safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. You will mentor technicians, design and implement manufacturing processes, and collaborate with design engineering to smooth transitions from design to production.

The role requires a BS in engineering from ABET-accredited program and 2+ years of relevant experience, with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. Onsite work in Sheboygan, WI with a balanced floor/office schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of relevant experience (Co-Op/Internship acceptable).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional teams.

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 (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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Rehlko is seeking a Project Manufacturing Engineer to advance safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. You will mentor technicians, design and implement manufacturing processes, and collaborate with design engineering to smooth transitions from design to production.

The role requires a BS in engineering from ABET-accredited program and 2+ years of relevant experience, with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. Onsite work in Sheboygan, WI with a balanced floor/office schedule.