Rehlko · 1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineer - 3rd shift
Kohler, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $96K/yr
3+ years expRehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering innovative energy solutions across various sectors. The Manufacturing Engineer - 3rd shift will be responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while leading continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes and systems.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
As a manufacturing engineer, you will work on a team that is responsible for keeping production flowing, meeting performance goals, and maintaining Kohler’s high-level of quality that consumers expect from our products
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
Conducting feasibility studies to estimate product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity and capability requirements
Responsible for planning, designing, documenting, improving and controlling the optimal processes used to manufacture our 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
Responsible for capital improvement projects throughout their assigned areas; and serve as the project manager being able to direct the work of a multi-disciplined team
Maximizes efficiency / throughput by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization
Lead continuous improvement projects by focusing on productivity improvements and cost reductions 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
Supports 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)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
3-10 years 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 are required; which includes proficiency to logically troubleshoot at subsystem and system level
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
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
Rehlko
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase