Quality Engineer Small Assembly

Rehlko; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Health, vision, dental

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Rehlko in Sheboygan, WI is seeking a Quality Engineer for small assembly lines. You will own product and process quality, drive yield improvements, investigate nonconformances, and collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality to sustain and improve line performance.

The role requires hands-on problem solving on the floor, with focus on RCAs, containment, and process control. Onsite work is required in Sheboygan, WI.

Qualifications

• On-floor quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SPC, MSA, PFMEA, control plans, and CTQ.
• Ability to read engineering drawings including GD&T.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willing to work onsite in Sheboygan, WI.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated quality engineer for two small industrial assembly lines.
• Monitor FPY, scrap, and downtime; identify defect drivers via Pareto/trends.
• Lead MRB activities and coordinate rework and disposition.

Skills

Quality engineering on-floor

SPC & MSA usage

GD&T reading

Analytical problem-solving

Onsite work in Sheboygan

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

SAP (QM module)

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

• 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

Quality Engineer – Small Assembly will own product and process quality for our small industrial generator assembly lines. This is a critical role responsible for raising first-pass yield, reducing scrap, and making sure every nonconformance is contained, dispositioned, and corrected at the root cause.

In this Quality Engineering position, you will be the floor-based quality owner for two assembly lines, run nonconformances through the Material Review Board (MRB), lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA), and drive process improvements that deliver measurable gains in yield and cost. You’ll partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality to keep the lines running and improving.

This opportunity is ideal for a quality engineer who thrives in a hands‑on, high‑mix production environment, enjoys solving problems on the line, and is motivated by seeing their improvements show up in the metrics.

Work mode: onsite Monday-Friday

Location: MOSEL--N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring new or transfer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities

Line Quality Ownership

• Serve as the dedicated quality engineer for the small industrial assembly lines, supporting production daily on the floor
• Monitor first-pass yield (FPY), scrap, and quality‑related downtime; identify top defect drivers using Pareto and trend analysis
• Maintain PFMEAs, control plans, work instruction quality requirements, and critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) characteristics
• Support quality readiness for new product introductions, engineering changes, and process changes on the lines

Nonconformance & MRB

• Identify, document, and route nonconforming product and material to MRB in a timely manner
• Participate in MRB to drive timely disposition, accurate inventory control, and closure of nonconforming material
• Coordinate rework processes, including routing, verification, and closure

Root Cause & Corrective Action

• Lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action (RCCA/8D) for internal and supplier‑related quality issues
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and prevent recurrence through updates to process controls
• Partner with Supplier Quality on supplier‑caused defects, providing data and evidence to support supplier corrective action

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements that increase FPY and reduce scrap, rework, and quality‑related downtime
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and MSA tools to reduce variation and improve process capability
• Lead or support Kaizen events focused on defect prevention and process optimization
• Support internal and external audits related to manufacturing quality

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field preferred) from an ABET‑accredited engineering or engineering technology program
• 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing quality within an assembly or manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of core quality tools: SPC, MSA, PFMEA, control plans, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work onsite in Sheboygan, WI and support production on the floor

Preferred

• Experience in high‑mix, low‑volume assembly (engines, generators, or electromechanical products)
• Experience running or participating in an MRB process
• Working knowledge of SAP (QM module preferred)
• Proven experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred)
• Union experience
• CQE or equivalent quality certification

The Salary range for this position is $76,050.00-$96,050.00. 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