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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

BASIC FUNCTION

Rehlko Power Systems (formally Kohler Energy) 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 an 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.

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.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to Manager - Reliability Quality, Power Systems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's 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 senior 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship and co-op experience in a manufacturing or quality-related role preferably heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or automotive.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience using data acquisition equipment and statistical analysis tools (e.g. Dewesoft, Minitab)
• Engine (diesel and/or gaseous) 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 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 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 ...@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