Project Engineer - Reliability Quality

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 organizations success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyones 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 :

Rehlko Power Systems is one of the largest power generator manufacturers in the world and has delivered energy solutions worldwide since 1920. Rehlko Power Systems offers power generation equipment for residential, industrial, mobile and marine applications as well as automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls and accessories.

As a Project Engineer Reliability Quality, you will be responsible for driving aggressive preventive/corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce the Cost of Poor Quality. Ensuring our products meet the reliability and warranty targets is a key deliverable of this position. By analyzing reliability data, warranty data, and customer feedback, you will develop a list of priority projects. You will work with field service, design engineering, manufacturing quality, and supplier quality to validate your list and further prioritize the projects to resolve them. You will facilitate the problem-solving process by utilizing 8Ds or DMAIC projects to drive full closure and prevention. You will be responsible for reliability test planning, data collection, and data analysis to drive verification and validation. When a new product is released, you will be responsible for closely tracking and monitoring the field performance as part of an early warning tracking and reporting team. An expectation of this position is continuous improvement of the Problem Resolution process in conjunction with New Product Development (NPD). You will be a key member of the NPD process and responsible for the reliability test planning and closing of open incidents before product release.

Specific Responsibilities:

Structured Problem Solving

• Reduce internal and external failure costs due to design and process-related failures.

• 8D facilitation and documentation

Probability and Statistical Analysis

• Pareto and analyze warranty data to identify and communicate current issues.

• Six Sigma methodology to understand capability, failure rates, basic statistics.

Product Design and Development

• Participate in and drive design reviews, including DFM/A, Serviceability, and Safety.

Measurement Systems & Analysis

• Use data collection and instrumentation to understand failures and system interactions.

• Develop test methods to simulate field environments.

Project Management

• Coordinate cross functional teams internally and externally, to solve problems, or facilitate strategic projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing) from an ABET accredited university.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • At times presentations in front of executive staff may be required.

• Basic understanding of quality tools and methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, FEMA, 8D)

• Willingness to work in a hands-on environment.

• 2+ years of preferred professional experience (will consider internship or co-op experience) in a manufacturing or quality-related role preferably heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or automotive.

• Exposure to ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, or similar quality systems desired.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt a plus.

• Experience using data acquisition equipment and statistical analysis tools desired (e.g. Dewesoft, Minitab)

• Fabrication (e.g. welding, machining) experience is a plus.

• Engine (diesel and/or gaseous) experience is a plus.

• Generator experience is a plus.

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 PurposeCreating an energy resilient world for a better futureand 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 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 EnergyJobs@rehlko.com. 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