Senior Project Engineer - "Relocation Assistance Available"

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:

The Sustaining Product Development (SPD) Engineer is a technical problem solver responsible for executing design activities for Rehlko's residential generators. This onsite role involves working independently and with cross-functional teams to design and validate parts, assemblies, and systems that align with business goals, cost targets, and customer needs. The position offers the opportunity to impact internal and external customers while working in a fast-paced and technically challenging environment.

The position requires a self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency to deliver key project milestones, operating independently with limited guidance.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Handle projects and tasks under the general direction of the Sr. Engineering Manager SPD & PMO

• Provide ongoing design support of existing products by resolving design issues for customers, manufacturing, supply chain, and compliance.

• Support design projects to meet cost reduction targets through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and sourcing strategy implementation.

• Support design projects to enhance our manufacturing strategy, including reducing downtime and improving assembly throughput.

• Contribute to identification and evaluation of alternatives by recommending evaluation methods and criteria, formulating relevant opinions/solutions, and identifying short/long term risks involved in each solution.

• Assure functional acceptability through application of engineering tools, analysis, and testing.

• Document specifications and achieve product technical, customer, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and design direction to CAD Analysts.

• Act as a primary onsite engineer to support the Hattiesburg, Mississippi residential generator production line including assembly & test.

• Execute SPD & VAVE projects.

• Reports to: Sr. Engineering Manager SPD & PMO

• Frequent contact with business unit senior or executive management on technical matters and in providing progress reports.

• Frequent contact with New Product and Sustaining Product Engineers, CAD Design Analysts, Lab Technicians, and Manufacturing Personnel.

• Frequent contact with the Service concerning field failure and remedies.

• Frequent contact with Purchasing pertaining to vendor specifications and prices.

• Frequent contact with Manufacturing Engineering to establish methods and tooling.

• Occasional contact with Domestic and International Sales and Marketing on technical data.

• Occasional contact with Legal Department regarding Company policy, patent application, or lawsuits.

• Moderate contact with Production Planning, Purchase Parts, Inspection, and Receiving Department on prototype and production parts.

• External Business Relationships: Frequent contact with component manufacturers to select parts and materials, work out engineering details, and verify parameters.

• Maintain membership in professional associations, attend seminars, and trade shows designed to develop and improve personal skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering field.