About the role
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 The Manufacturing Project Engineer– eFRAME Quality will lead manufacturing quality for our large assembly operations, including eFRAME production. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for investigating and containing quality issues, strengthening process controls, and ensuring product leaving our lines meets customer expectations for quality and reliability.
In this
Manufacturing Project Engineer– eFRAME Quality
position, you will drive supplier corrective actions, manage nonconformance review and material disposition, build and sustain layered process audits, and lead continuous improvement projects that eliminate rework and waste. You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Smart Factory teams and serve as a key point of contact for customer-impacting quality issues.
This opportunity is ideal for a quality engineer who thrives on the production floor, takes ownership of problems through closure, and can communicate clearly from the line to the leadership team.
Work mode: onsite Monday-Friday
Location:
MOSEL--N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083
Key Responsibilities
Quality Issue Investigation & Containment
Investigate, contain, and drive resolution of product and process quality issues impacting production, suppliers, and customers
Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) for assembly defects, dimensional issues, and process failures
Monitor production quality metrics and drive corrective actions on adverse trends and escapes
Review manufacturing processes and product designs to identify quality and reliability risks before they reach the customer
Supplier Quality
Coordinate supplier quality concerns for fabricated, painted, and purchased components, including roof assemblies and wall panels
Lead defect investigations, containment plans, and DMR issuance. Work directly with SQE team to ensure production remains unaffected.
Nonconformance & Material Control
Manage nonconformance review activities, track open quality issues, and facilitate status reviews to ensure timely disposition
Support incoming inspection, product holds, material containment, and disposition of suspect material
Support inspection staffing and quality resource planning to maintain coverage across manufacturing areas
Process Controls & Continuous Improvement
Develop, implement, and sustain process controls to prevent recurrence, including layered process audits (LPA), work instructions, checklists, and verification activities
Own and advance the Layered Process Audit program for eFRAME operations
Develop process controls for adhesive application and panel bonding processes, including wet-out verification
Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce waste, improve throughput, and eliminate rework (e.g., weld nut masking to eliminate thread rework)
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and PFMEA tools to improve quality performance and operational efficiency
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
Coordinate cross-functional responses to customer-impacting quality issues, including timelines, control plans, status updates, and executive-level communications
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Smart Factory teams to evaluate new processes and support manufacturing technology implementations
Support MES and Smart Factory testing to improve nonconformance and quality workflow processes
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field preferred)
5+ years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action (8D or equivalent) through verified closure
Experience with supplier quality management, including SCARs, containment, and supplier communications
Working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, layered process audits, and work instruction development
Experience with SAP QM or a similar ERP/quality management system; MES experience preferred
Experience with large fabricated, welded, painted, or adhesively bonded assemblies preferred
Proven experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred)
Union experience preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to all levels including senior leadership
The Salary range for this position is $89,800.00-$114,100.00.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
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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