Supplier Quality Engineer

Kohler (Rehlko); Kohler (WI); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life flexibility

Recognition and rewards

Development and career opportunities

Safe and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Kohler (Rehlko) in Kohler, WI is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee production support, new product development, cost-reduction projects, and supply chain optimizations. You will coordinate engineering projects from concept to completion and work with cross-functional teams to meet performance and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering background with 2+ years in engineering, quality, or manufacturing, plus strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related).
• 2+ years in engineering, quality, or manufacturing related role.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Shainin Master certifications desired but not required.
• Global supplier audit experience desired but not required.
• Knowledge of GD&T; training will be provided if necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams to develop products and support production.
• Perform supplier evaluations and audits to verify qualifications for new business.
• Assist procurement in selecting the right supplier for each part.
• Review engineering drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Directly communicate with suppliers and manage supplier quality relationships.
• Develop and implement actions to address underperforming suppliers.
• Support continuity of supply to production during disruptions.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and problem solving for complex issues.
• Gain functional knowledge of commodities and processes served by the team.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt (desirable)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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

As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be engaged in tasks related to current production, new product development, cost reduction projects, and supply chain optimizations. You will also plan, coordinate, and support engineering projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet performance and quality expectations. This role bridges technical execution with project coordination, requiring both engineering expertise and strong organizational skills.

This is a hybrid role based in Kohler , WI, requiring on‑site work 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams in the process of developing products and supporting production of currently released products.
• Perform robust supplier evaluation and audits to verify suppliers are qualified before selection for new business
• Assist procurement in the selection of the right supplier for each part.
• Review Engineering drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Communicate directly with suppliers and manage supplier quality relationships.
• Develop and implement actions to address poor performing suppliers.
• Directly support continuity of supply to production when supply chain concerns arise.
• Problem solving of complex issues.
• Engineering root cause analysis.
• Gain Functional knowledge of the commodities/processes served. (Commodities served by the team as a whole include aluminum diecasting's, cast iron, Rubber/Gaskets/Hoses, Steels, Plastics, Powdered metals, Electronics/wire harnesses, Fuel systems, Hardware, Stampings, etc...)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, quality, or manufacturing related role.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles.
• Proficient in advanced problem-solving techniques. Six Sigma Black belt or Shainin Master certifications desired but not required.
• Global supplier audit experience and familiarity with multiple manufacturing technologies desired but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of spark ignited engines including carburation, electronic fuel injection and mechanical governing. desired but not required.
• Proficient knowledge of home energy products including gensets, controllers, transfer switches, and interface desired but not required
• Knowledge of GD&T Desired. Training will be provided if necessary.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, or equivalent required (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $89,800