Senior Design 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

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Engineer- Design         

Department:    Powertrain Solutions                                                  Date Prepared: January 2026

Division:          Diesel Engines

Group:             Rehlko RSC

BASIC FUNCTION

Develops solutions of moderate complexity technical problems related to new engine design or upgrading of existing engines, receiving general direction.

Defines, with relative moderate guidance, the technical solutions to meet the Product Profile or ECR (Engineering Change Request) requirements, considering aspect related to manufacture, assembly, cost and value for customer (Design to Manufacture Design to Assembly, Design to Cost, Design to Value).

Analyzes solutions evaluating manufacturing and assembly aspects and considering the impact on the costs and the added value for the customer, of moderate complexity technical problems related to the design of new engines.

Conception, creative design, analysis of new application or improve engines and components at the intermediate professional engineering level. 

Planning, scheduling of a new application or component design including the technical support for the personnel assigned to the project.

Completes professional engineering assignments of moderately broad scope.

Consults with more experienced technical staff for a major technology choice and on technical matters.

Executes projects by using off-the-shelf (existing and within the same industry) technology with minimum guidance.

SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES

1.     Makes, with relative moderate guidance, the Design and proto procurement activities according to the Platform requirements and the time plan

2.     Gives support, with relative moderate guidance, to BOM team in definition of new engines applications together with Engine Integration and Sales.

3.     Gives assistance to Production, Purchase, and Quality for improvements, problem solving and new sourcing, related to moderate complexity problems.

4.     Assumes responsibility of all work on assigned projects, coordinates and supports, with relative moderate guidance, consultants and suppliers involving design, drafting, sample construction and delivery, as well as for the ones release for production.

5.     Makes appropriate decisions using decision support tools and critical thinking including risk/reward ratios and critical pathing and is mindful of business impact.

6.     Be aware of the impact of the choices and/or solutions proposed in the area of responsibility (big picture)

7.     Look for compromises between technical requirements and customer requests (costs, advantages)

8.     Maintains project records, prepare technical, cost and other reports as requested to show progress and results achieved. 

9.     Contributes with creative new ideas, concepts and approaches relative to the project design and development.

10.  Works to support the department goals.

11.  Demonstrates and acts on innovative traits: curiosity, continuous questioning, open minded, investigative.

12.  Contributes to minor technical work of consumer innovation projects and other strategic business initiatives.

Keeps state-of-the-art awareness of relevant product technologies, analysis methods, design tools and methodologies.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships

·        Reports to Manager-Product Concept, Diesel Engines

Organizational Relationships:

·        Receives general direction but exercises discretion as to personal work details.

·        Assumes responsibility of all engineering project work and delegates or coordinates sub-tasks to consultants.

·        Supports or leads multiple projects concurrently.

·        Adaptability and Change management.

·        Building relationships and inspiring a collaborative environment.

·        Moderate contact with Calculation, Product Development, Reliability Validation staff, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Product Marketing and Service staff too

External Relationships:

·        Contact with suppliers

·        Occasional contact with outside consultants and research institute staffs.

·        Occasional contact with OEM, Customers, and industry leaders.

·        Occasionally attends technical conference for new engine technologies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

·        University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification with typically 3 years of work experience in Diesel engine development to obtain this level of results and competence.

·        Technical high school Diploma or post-Diploma in Mechanical with typically 5 years of work experience in similar product.

TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW

• Good knowledge of products and their main applications

• Deep knowledge of design rules (quotations, tolerances both dimensional and geometrical)

• Good knowledge of engine technology and components

• Deep knowledge of materials properties

• Good knowledge of machining and production processes

• Intermediate knowledge of Design to Value

• Good knowledge of project management and problem solving

• Good knowledge of APQP and FMEA processes

• Basic knowledge of testing and validation procedures

• Good knowledge of NPD process

• Ability to independently use Creo or CAD SW

• Good knowledge of ERP system: BOM, cost, orders and stock

• Good knowledge and ability to utilize MS Project

•  Upper intermediate English knowledge required, both written and verbal

SOFT SKILLS

• May coordinate technicians or interns to conduct specific activities

• Adaptability and Change management

• Building relationships and inspiring a collaborative environment

• Good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

• Good cooperation and teamwork abilities

• Good capability to analyze data and recommend the necessary solutions

• Innovative spirit & good Customer Orientation

• Good problem-solving skill

• Good planning ability

• Good Time management and prioritization ability

• Good ability to work in multitasking and under stress

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 https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.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, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day