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Staff Engineer - Residential New Product Development

Rehlko

Kohler, Wisconsin

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Accounting, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Audio Engineering, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Case, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Electric Motor, Electromechanical Systems, Expense Tracking, Internal Combustion Engine, Laboratory, Leadership, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Performance Testing, Power Generation, Product Costing, Product Design, Product Development, Product Support, Product Testing, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Sustainability, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Time Management
LOCATION
Kohler, Wisconsin
POSTED
4 days ago
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

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager, NPD Engineering, the Staff Engineer - Residential New Product Development will support the development of innovative products, including Automatic Transfer Switches and both air-cooled and liquid-cooled generators. The role provides technical direction and project leadership in the development of power generation solutions, while coordinating and guiding the efforts of CAD Design Analysts, Engineering Analysts, and Lab Technicians.

Specific Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of product requirements in collaboration with Marketing Product Managers and translate those requirements into functional specifications that define design targets.
  • Develop project cost estimates and partner with Marketing to present business cases.
  • Provide technical and design direction to CAD Design Analysts and other engineers; design assigned products to meet performance and cost objectives.
  • Guide lab technicians in validation testing and product evaluation.
  • Approve the selection of major purchased components (e.g., alternators, controllers, inverters, batteries, enclosures) and support decisions with sound engineering analysis.
  • Collaborate with Accounting and Procurement to track project spending and product costs, ensuring alignment with budget targets.
  • Validate designs through testing to meet performance, reliability, and durability goals.
  • Apply Design for Environment (DfE) principles to support sustainability objectives in product development.
  • Utilize project management skills to maintain schedules and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Provide clear, concise, and timely status updates on assigned projects.
  • Mentor junior engineers in product development processes and best practices.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required).
  • 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on new consumer product development.
  • Experience with Electromechanical systems a plus
  • Basic understanding of generators, large gaseous engines, and electrical/electronic systems, including considerations for current and future system development.
  • Coursework or experience related to internal combustion engines (preferred).
  • Power generation or generator set (genset) experience (a plus).
  • Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team env

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