Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining Product Development (SPD) at Kohler Energy Group in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining Product Development (SPD)




Engineer Sustaining Product Development (SPD)



Location: Sheboygan, WI (relocation available)


Job Mode: This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site work >50% but also providing remote work focus time on a weekly basis as desired


Opportunity


A Sustaining Product Development (SPD) Engineer is a technical problem solver, who executes design activities for current Rehlko industrial generators. If you are the type of engineer who likes to get into the details of a design while contributing with line-of-sight to business goals, this position is for you. Working in highly cross-functional teams, you will design and validate parts, assemblies, and systems that support business and sourcing strategies, meet cost and warranty targets, or resolve design issues for customers and manufacturing.


Looking for someone who:

• Wants to work for a rapidly growing business engineering products that help keep people alive and healthy, keep lines of communication open, keep critical data secure and many other critical functions across the world


• Wants the opportunity to execute projects and see more immediate impact on internal/external customers, and contribution toward business goals


• Is seeking flexibility in day-to-day experiences, career objectives, and long-term career opportunities


• Strives to work in a technically challenging and fast-paced environment


• Is a reliable self-starter with ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively

The Details

• Handles responsibilities and performs projects and tasks for technical assignments under general direction of the SPD Manager and Platform Leader


• Contributes to identification and evaluation of alternatives by recommending evaluation methods and criteria, formulating a relevant opinion/solution, and identify short/long term risks involved in each solution


• Assures functional acceptability through application of engineering tools, analysis, and testing


• Documents specifications and achieves product technical, customer, and regulatory requirements


• Supports design projects to support cost reduction targets through VAVE and sourcing strategy implementation.


• Supports design projects to support manufacturing strategy, including reducing downtime and improving assembly throughput.


• Provides ongoing design support of existing product via: resolving design issues for customers and manufacturing, supporting supply chain issues and proposed component changes, supporting ongoing product/component codes & standards compliance, supporting reliability improvements to meet warranty targets


• Provides technical guidance and design direction to CAD Analysts


• This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site work >50% but also providing remote work focus time on a weekly basis as desired
  
  
  

Skills/Requirements

• Qualified candidates typically have 0 to 3 years of experience working in an engineering field and hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or similar engineering field.


• Engineers who have historically performed well in this role like solving a wide variety of problems and desire a mix between conceptual design and hands-on activities.


• Passion for problem solving is essential!

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.




The salary range for this position is $76050 - $96050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.



Why Work at Rehlko?

A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses - Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Rehlko's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Apply Now