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

The Staff Engineer of 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.

In this Staff Engineer of 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: Hybrid-3 days on site

• 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

• Strong expertise in MSA, gage R&R, metrology systems, and inspection equipment

• Proven experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred)

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical or inspection teams

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

 

The Salary range for this position is $98,900.00-$125,600.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

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 EnergyJobs@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