Design Project Engineer

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 Design Project Engineer will lead the design and development of custom, engineered-to-order generator systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanical engineer with strong CAD expertise who thrives in a hands-on, project-driven environment and enjoys bringing complex designs to life.

In this role, you will serve as the technical lead and design owner for customer-specific generator set solutions—delivering high-quality, cost-effective products that support mission-critical power applications. You’ll collaborate across global, cross-functional teams and play a key role in translating customer needs into manufacturable, real-world solutions.

If you’re energized by custom product design, ownership of full project lifecycles, and seeing your work move from concept to production, this role offers meaningful impact and career growth.

Work Mode: Hybrid 3 days onsite

Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and CAD development of custom generator sets, enclosures, and system accessories

• Own projects from initial customer requirements through engineering release and production support

• Develop detailed parametric models, assemblies, and drawings using Creo

• Provide technical leadership by guiding CAD designers and supporting global engineering resources

• Partner cross-functionally with:

  • Sales & Application Engineering to translate customer needs into engineered solutions

  • Electrical, controls, and harness teams to ensure full system integration

  • Manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure design for manufacturability

  • Purchasing to support accurate component selection and on-time delivery

• Evaluate materials, components, and design approaches to optimize performance, cost, and quality

• Identify technical risks and drive effective, data-informed solutions

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and custom order processes

• Occasionally engage with customers and global engineering teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with 5+ years of experience
  OR
  Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) with 3+ years of experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Creo CAD modeling (required)

• Proven experience designing industria