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
As a Senior Project Engineer – Supplier Quality you will proactively plan, coordinate, and support engineering projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet performance and quality expectations. This role bridges technical execution with project coordination, requiring both engineering expertise and strong organizational skills.
This is a hybrid role based in Kohler, Wisconsin, requiring on‑site work 3 days per week.
Specific Responsibilities:
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams to ensure alignment across all phases of the project.
Interface with vendors to ensure technical and delivery expectations are met.
Perform assignments of a complicated nature.
Participate in project reviews and continuous improvement efforts
Operate independently with limited guidance from managers and/or senior engineers.
Support or leads multiple projects concurrently.
Leads the technical work of projects and other supplier quality initiatives.
Manages all assigned New Product Development (NPD) supplier quality duties.
Track project progress and prepare status reports, risk assessments, and change management documentation.
Independently prioritizes and executes tasks with the customer in mind.
Demonstrates and acts on quality traits: analytical, hands-on, high standards, facilitating and systematic.
Proficient in Supplier Quality Engineering and problem-solving tools
Able to identify systemic root causes of quality issues.
Able to perform independent management system/quality audits
Advanced level of technical proficiency related to applicable. processes.
Leverages Process Lessons learned across multiple processes.
Leads supplier quality engineering best practices.
Applies Advanced Quality Planning concepts, as applicable.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Program (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
4 or more years of relevant work experience in quality / manufacturing engineering.
Strong understanding of engineering principles, project life cycles, and documentation practices.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Travel up to 50%.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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 http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.
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 [email protected]. 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related field)
- 4 or more years of relevant work experience in quality or manufacturing engineering
- Proficient in Supplier Quality Engineering and problem-solving tools
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, project life cycles, and documentation practices
- Ability to identify systemic root causes of quality issues
- Able to perform independent management system / quality audits
- Advanced level of technical proficiency related to applicable processes
- Applies Advanced Quality Planning concepts
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Hybrid role based in Kohler, Wisconsin; on-site work 3 days per week
- Travel up to 50%
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Rehlko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rehlko and has not been reviewed or approved by Rehlko.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-competitive across many roles, with professional tracks like project management, engineering leadership, and sales often aligning well with market levels. Role and geography differences are acknowledged but compensation is frequently characterized as good or competitive.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and good value, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health/EAP resources, and HSA‑compatible options. Cost and coverage are often portrayed as favorable in the U.S.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provisions are emphasized for both birthing and non‑birthing parents. Additional family supports such as milk‑shipping services reinforce a family‑friendly offering.
Rehlko Insights
What We Do
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Formerly, for more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don’t just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. We provide worldwide solutions thanks to our regional locations in NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and India. Learn more about our products: Power Systems North America: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com Power Systems EMEA: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com/emea Engines: https://www.engines.rehlko.com Rehlko’s affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Curtis Instruments, and Clarke Energy.
