Quality Engineer

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

***Relocation and Sign On Bonus Eligible

Location: Onsite/Kenosha, WI

The Quality and EHS Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the safety, environmental, quality, and continuous improvement objectives of the eFRAME manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs while also leading quality assurance initiatives related to incoming materials, nonconformance management, process improvement, and manufacturing quality systems.

The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to ensure a safe workplace, maintain regulatory compliance, improve product quality, reduce waste, and drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities:

Quality Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Lead and continuously improve incoming material inspection processes, inspection plans, quality standards, and validation activities to ensure material conformity and support new product introductions.
• Own the Material Review Board (MRB) process, including nonconforming material management, containment actions, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and disposition of affected products.
• Partner with suppliers, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues, improve supplier performance, and support supplier qualification activities.
• Analyze quality metrics, scrap, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and process performance data to identify opportunities for defect reduction, yield improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support quality management systems by maintaining inspection and calibration programs, participating in audits, establishing Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) controls, and driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Lead and maintain OSHA-required safety programs, EHS compliance initiatives, and site environmental management systems while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and Rehlko safety standards.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs to proactively identify hazards, reduce risk, and improve workplace safety performance.
• Develop and deliver safety training, employee engagement initiatives, ergonomics projects, emergency response programs, and continuous improvement activities that strengthen the site's safety culture.
• Serve as the primary site liaison for environmental compliance activities, including permitting, regulatory inspections, waste, air and water programs, technical reporting, spill response, and interactions with government agencies and community stakeholders.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging data analytics, root cause problem-solving, visual management, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, productivity, process standardization, waste reduction, and overall manufacturing performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing Quality Engineering, EHS, or a combination of both.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, manufacturing quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management tools within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting heavy manufacturing, fabrication, welding, assembly, or industrial equipment environments, including supplier quality, incoming inspection, and new product launch or plant startup activities.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems, internal auditing, and EHS management software such as Gensuite.
• Professional certifications such as CQE, CQA, ASQ CMQ/OE, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

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

The Salary range for this position is $89,800.00-$114,100.00.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 [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