Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer

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Qualifications
BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Experience with continuous improvement to improve productivity and cost reduction
Proficiency in project management software and tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
AutoCAD and Solid work knowledge
MS Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $83300 - $105200
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k
In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
Responsibilities
The Project Engineer in manufacturing is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects related to production and manufacturing processes
This role involves working closely with engineering teams, production & union staff, management to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
The Project Engineer will also identify and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality
Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects, including new equipment installations, facility upgrades, new product launches and process enhancements
Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations for capital expenditures
Coordinate with stakeholders, including engineering teams, safety, procurement, and contractors, to ensure successful project delivery
Identifying problems, initiate capital requirement and manage capex project for the Rehlko facilities and work with contractors to finish project safely
Manage projects using Smartsheet and create dashboards to maintain project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets
Execute process improvement initiatives: analyze current situation, understand desired state and performance gaps, understand root causes and propose solutions, test and execute solutions, monitor results and sustain
Complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates, risk analysis and review the project with management and safety team
Provide training and support to manufacturing teams on new processes, technologies, and Kaizen principles
Assist in the development of training materials and documentation related to process improvements
Deploy strategies on the shop floor to improve employee engagement and morale while obtaining results in safety, productivity, and cost
Job description
Work Mode: Onsite

Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer

Location: Onsite N7650 Lakeshore Drive Sheboygan WI 53083 (relocation options)

Basic Responsibilities

The Project Engineer in manufacturing is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects related to production and manufacturing processes. This role involves working closely with engineering teams, production & union staff, management to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Engineer will also identify and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Rehlko, one of the largest power generator manufacturers in the world, has delivered energy solutions worldwide since 1+20. Rehlko offers power generation equipment for residential, industrial, mobile and marine applications as well as automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls and accessories. For more information about Rehlko, please visit our website at: www.kohlerenergy.com/rehlko

Specific Responsibilities
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects, including new equipment installations, facility upgrades, new product launches and process enhancements.
• Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations for capital expenditures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including engineering teams, safety, procurement, and contractors, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identifying problems, initiate capital requirement and manage capex project for the Rehlko facilities and work with contractors to finish project safely.
• Manage projects using Smartsheet and create dashboards to maintain project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Execute process improvement initiatives: analyze current situation, understand desired state and performance gaps, understand root causes and propose solutions, test and execute solutions, monitor results and sustain.
• Complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates, risk analysis and review the project with management and safety team.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing teams on new processes, technologies, and Kaizen principles. Assist in the development of training materials and documentation related to process improvements.
• Deploy strategies on the shop floor to improve employee engagement and morale while obtaining results in safety, productivity, and cost.

Skills/Requirements
• BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 2-5 years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer / project Management experience is preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma project experience is preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement to improve productivity and cost reduction.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• AutoCAD and Solid work knowledge.
• Knowledge of industrial power systems and PLC’s is preferred.
• MS Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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

The salary range for this position is $83300 - $105200. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Rehlko ?

A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses – Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com .

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Rehlko’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com . Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement.