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 Staff Engineer of Manufacturing Quality will lead and elevate our incoming material quality processes. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that all incoming components meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance. This role will also be responsible for building the incoming inspection process for the Mosel plant.
In this Staff Engineer of Manufacturing Quality position, you will oversee inspection operations across multiple shifts, own the Material Review Board (MRB) process, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supplier quality and internal efficiency. You’ll play a key role in strengthening inspection systems, developing team capability, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class quality outcomes.
This opportunity is ideal for a quality engineering leader who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys building robust systems, and is passionate about driving measurable improvements.
Work mode: onsite Monday-Friday
Location: MOSEL--N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Lead daily operations of 1st and 2nd shift inspection teams, ensuring effective staffing, training, and performance management
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to inspectors, strengthening capabilities in metrology, gaging, and inspection techniques
Oversee rework activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution
Incoming Inspection Excellence
Own and continuously improve incoming inspection processes, including workflows, standards, and data collection methods
Implement advanced inspection and measurement methodologies using MSA, statistical analysis, and appropriate gaging systems
Evaluate and select inspection tools and technologies while ensuring calibration and gage R&R compliance
Support inspection readiness for new product introductions, supplier launches, and engineering changes
Nonconformance & MRB Leadership
Own the Material Review Board (MRB) process for nonconforming incoming materials, ensuring timely disposition and accurate inventory control
Lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts for supplier-related quality issues
Coordinate rework processes, including routing, verification, and closure of nonconforming material
Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement
Drive improvements to inspection processes to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and MSA tools to enhance quality performance and operational efficiency
Partner with Supplier Quality to provide actionable data, trends, and insights to improve supplier performance
Lead or support Kaizen events focused on defect prevention and process optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and maintain critical-to-quality (CTQ) requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve product outcomes
Provide feedback on design for manufacturability and inspection
Support internal and external audits related to incoming quality and supplier controls
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field preferred)
7+ years of experience in quality engineering or incoming inspection within a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing technicians and inspectors
Union experience preferred
Strong expertise in MSA, SAP, metrology systems, and inspection equipment
Proven experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred)
Prior experience building incoming inspection process preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Work mode: onsite Monday-Friday
Location: MOSEL--N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083
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 (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field preferred)
- 7+ years of experience in a quality engineering or incoming inspection leadership role in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience with MSA, gage R&R, metrology systems, and inspection equipment
- Experience with problem solving, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred), and Lean tools
- Experience managing people in technical or inspection roles strongly preferred
Rehlko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
