Project Engineer - Heavy Fabrication

Overview

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Why Work at Rehlko

We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact. 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!

Why You Will Love This Job To develop, implement, maintain, and improve the quality systems and controls necessary to insure fabricated and painted components are compliant to all specifications at the Rehlko heavy fabrication manufacturing facility.

Specific Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate day-to-day quality issues within the heavy fabrication and paint area within the Rehlko plant.
• Make decisions related to product quality, serving as the voice of the customer. Work cross functionally with assembly, component areas, and supplier quality to coordinate containment activities and make disposition on suspect material so as not to affect the manufacturing lines and customer.
• Processing of nonconformances for internally and externally produced products.
• Lead reviews with support team, identify actions to reduce occurrences, and drive year over year improvement. Maintain quality metrics (DPPM) within the area. Process and review non conformances in the area to better understand trends.
• Lead material review board process. Recommend product and process changes to reduce quality defects.
• Manage controls of paint processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Utilize APQP principles to certify processes related to new products and equipment. This includes measurement system analysis (GRR), control plans, capability studies, work instructions, etc. Utilize statistical process control (SPC) tools as necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement and lead problem solving activities by using tools such as Six Sigma, TPS, and LEAN manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university required.
• 3-5 years' experience in quality and/or fabrication/paint is preferred.
• Must have good computer skills (i.e. Microsoft office tools, SAP, etc). Microsoft Power BI, Windchill data management and SPC software experience desirable but not required.
• Experience leading process improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma and LEAN is preferred.

The Salary range for this position is $83,300.00-$. 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.

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

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package…