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Rehlko · 1 day ago

Senior Project Engineer - Manufacturing

Sheboygan, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $96K/yr

5+ years exp

Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, dedicated to creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. The Senior Project Engineer - Manufacturing will oversee safety, quality, and productivity while implementing manufacturing processes and mentoring staff to drive continuous improvement.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Work on a team responsible for keeping production flowing, meeting performance goals, and maintaining Rehlko’s high level of quality

Analyze present manufacturing operations and implement improvements to methods, equipment, and layouts that streamline operations, improve safety, quality, and reduce costs

Develop and implement cost savings projects and serve as a coach/mentor for structured problem solving (DMAIC, PDCA, 8D/PSP, 4Q, or A3)

Interface and effectively participate in the design process with a DFA, DFM, DFX mindset

Coordinate new product introductions to production, and work closely with Design Engineering, Marketing, and the production floor to ensure successful implementation

Establish and maintain shop floor routings for all products and engineering specials

Conduct feasibility studies to estimate product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity, and capability requirements

Plan, design, document, improve, and control the optimal processes used to manufacture products

Evaluate and challenge designs for technical merit, working closely with the engineering and design teams to realize optimal outcomes

Work collaboratively with production, supervisors, production planning/scheduling, purchasing, design engineering, quality, materials, and accounting to drive improvements throughout the facility

Manage capital improvement projects throughout assigned areas; serve as the project manager directing the work of a multi-disciplined team

Maximize efficiency/throughput by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization

Lead continuous improvement projects by focusing on productivity improvements and cost reduction efforts to constantly improve the process and lower operating costs

Improve and optimize material flow and sequence of operations to assure full utilization of resources and equipment

Foster an environment that encourages creativity, risk-taking, inclusive collaboration, and timely execution

Support technical investigation and resolution for failure analysis of discrepant components discovered during assembly and field returns

Conduct and maintain PFMEA’s (Process, Failure, Mode, Effects, Analysis)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringMechanical EngineeringContinuous improvementTechnical investigationProblem-solving skillsProject managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor of Science (from an ABET accredited institution) in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field

5+ years of relevant experience (Co-Op, Internship, or related experience to be considered)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and/or proven experience in developing and driving change through continuous improvement and/or quality systems

Proven experience in influencing and implementing changes and improvements

Exceptional mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, including proficiency to logically troubleshoot at subsystem and system levels

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams

Experience drawing accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assisting with corrections to the existing design or process

Ability to work on several projects of moderate scope and complexity at the same time

Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction

Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time; with expected work balance to be anticipated to be: 50% on floor & 50% in office