Senior NPD Project Engineer - Power Gen

Rehlko Company; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-life flexibility

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for New Product Development in Kohler, WI. You will lead development of innovative power generation solutions, guide CAD teams, and collaborate with marketing, accounting, and procurement to ensure design targets and budgets are met.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering (ABET-accredited) and 4+ years in NPD with electromechanical systems. This hybrid role travels domestically and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required).
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on new consumer product development.
• Experience with Electromechanical systems a plus.
• Basic understanding of generators, large gaseous engines, and electrical/electronic systems, including considerations for current and future system development.
• Power generation or generator set (genset) experience (a plus).
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to travel domestically as required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of product requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Develop project cost estimates and present business cases.
• Provide technical and design direction to CAD Designers and engineers; meet performance and cost targets.
• Guide lab technicians in validation testing and product evaluation.
• Approve selection of major components and support decisions with engineering analysis.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Procurement to track project spending and costs.
• Validate designs through testing to meet performance and durability goals.
• Apply Design for Environment (DfE) principles to sustainability objectives.
• Maintain schedules and deliver on time using project management skills.
• Mentor junior engineers in product development processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

CAD Design

Mechanical engineering

Testing & validation

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rehlko is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for New Product Development in Kohler, WI. You will lead development of innovative power generation solutions, guide CAD teams, and collaborate with marketing, accounting, and procurement to ensure design targets and budgets are met.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering (ABET-accredited) and 4+ years in NPD with electromechanical systems. This hybrid role travels domestically and offers a competitive compensation package.