Manufacturing Engineer at Rehlko in Sheboygan, WI

Summary: Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, dedicated to creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost reductions, productivity, and continuous improvement in their assigned areas, while also mentoring manufacturing technicians and production staff. Responsibilities: - Drive production performance by ensuring efficient operations, meeting output goals, and maintaining high quality standards - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency - Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., DMAIC, PDCA, A3) - Partner with design engineering to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and support new product launches - Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, and material flow to maximize throughput and resource utilization - Manage capital and process improvement projects, leading cross-functional teams to successful execution - Support root cause analysis and resolution of production and field quality issues, including PFMEA development and maintenance - Implement Poke Yokes to reduce assembly errors - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science (from an ABET accredited institution) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field - 1 to 2+ years of relevant experience required (Co-Op, Internship, or related experience to be considered) - Proven experience in influencing and implementing changes and improvements - Exceptional mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, including proficiency to logically troubleshoot at subsystem and system levels - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams - Ability to work on several projects of moderate scope and complexity at the same time - Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction - Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time, ability to wear PPE; with expected work balance to be anticipated to be: 50% on floor & 50% in office Preferred Qualifications: - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and/or proven experience in developing and driving change through continuous improvement and/or quality systems is preferred - Experience drawing accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assisting with corrections to the existing design or process preferred Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Aptitude, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Continuous Improvement, Quality Systems, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching