Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Posted 12 days ago

rehlkoSouth Milwaukee (WI)

Quality Control Systems Managers All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$79,000 to 125,000

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About the role

Why Work at RehlkoOur 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 JobThe Manufacturing Quality Engineer will lead and elevate our incoming material quality processes. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring that all incoming components meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance. This role will also be responsible for supporting the building of the incoming inspection process for the Mosel plant. In this Quality Engineering position, you will support or 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 engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys building robust systems, and is passionate about driving measurable improvements. This is a multi-level posting. We are building a pipeline of manufacturing quality engineering talent across several career levels: Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Staff Engineer, and Senior Staff Engineer. Final level and compensation are determined at the time of offer based on demonstrated experience, technical depth, and scope of prior responsibility, as measured against our engineering competency model. Please apply once; you will be evaluated against all applicable levels. Work mode: onsite Monday-Friday

Location: MOSEL--N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083 Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring new or transfer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

All levels contribute across the areas below. Depth, autonomy, and scope scale with level — see Level Expectations.
Incoming Inspection Excellence
Execute, improve, and standardize incoming inspection processes, including workflows, standards, and data collection methods
Implement 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
Support the buildout of incoming inspection capability for the Mosel plant
Nonconformance & MRB Leadership
Own the Material Review Board (MRB) process for nonconforming incoming materials, ensuring timely disposition and accurate inventory control
Drive 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
Level Expectations
Years of experience are a guideline, not a gate. Each level assumes demonstrated competency at all prior levels.
Project Engineer — typically 2+ years of experience
Receives general direction but exercises discretion as to personal work details
Performs moderately complex quality analyses using SPC, APQP, kaizen, and 6-sigma tools; understands GD&T and measurement systems concepts
Identifies specific and detection root causes; translates customer quality feedback into action
Executes assigned MRB and disposition activity
Participates in Continuous Improvement project teams; acts as co-auditor for management system and quality audits
Partners effectively with cross-functional associates and suppliers
Uses data to make decisions
Senior Project Engineer — typically 4+ years of experience
Operates independently with limited guidance; supports or leads multiple projects concurrently
Applies GD&T; independently conducts measurement systems analysis (MSA); advanced technical proficiency in applicable processes
Identifies systemic root causes; leverages process lessons learned across multiple processes
Co-owns the MRB process; co-leads containment and corrective action
Leads Continuous Improvement project teams; performs independent management system and quality audits
Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers; coordinates statements of work and supplier agreements with internal partners
Incorporates business impact into decision making
Staff Engineer — typically 6+ years of experience
Assumes responsibility for all engineering project work; delegates and coordinates sub-tasks across functions
Uses advanced quality engineering and systems techniques with bottom-line impact; understands outputs and quality relevance of statistical and reliability analysis
Leads root cause efforts on complex issues; structures risk and accounts for information uncertainty in decision making
Owns the MRB process end to end; accountable for disposition quality and cycle time
Identifies and executes Continuous Improvement initiatives; able to act as lead auditor
Mentors and guides less experienced engineers; has direct interaction with senior management on technical matters; experienced in a direct or matrix quality supervision role
Uses business acumen to influence decisions of a strategic or complex nature
Senior Staff Engineer — typically 8+ years of experience
Executes projects applying new technologies with unique integration; contributes to strategic and tactical plans
Optimizes quality based on statistical and reliability analysis; serves as a key problem-solving resource, often at the multi-site level
Performs root cause analysis using advanced tools such as DOE, Shainin, and DFSS; leads major problem-solving programs with lasting business impact
Sets MRB and nonconformance strategy; drives systemic prevention upstream into supplier and design processes
Mentors Continuous Improvement teams; drives new CI initiatives to completion; champions local CI programs
Provides technical expertise beyond the immediate organization; recognized subject matter expert; frequent interaction with senior leadership
Translates business strategy into technical initiatives; forecasts resource and expertise needs for future department deliverables

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field preferred) from an ABET-accredited engineering or engineering technology program 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or incoming inspection within a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of core quality tools: SPC, MSA, root cause analysis, and corrective action
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work onsite in Sheboygan, WI and support inspection operations across multiple shifts

Preferred: Prior experience building an incoming inspection process

Strong expertise in MSA, SAP, metrology systems, and inspection equipment Proven experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred) Union experienceCQE, CQA, or equivalent quality certification Lead auditor experience (ISO 9001 or equivalent management system) For Senior Staff consideration: an advanced engineering degree or MBA, and a track record of multi-site or cross-plant quality leadership The BASE Salary range for this position is $79,000 to 125,000. The specific BASE 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 .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

Summary

Location: Sheboygan, WI; Milwaukee, WI

Type: Full time

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