Staff Engineer of Manufacturing Quality
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
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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
The Staff Engineer of Manufacturing Quality will lead and elevate our incoming material quality processes. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that all incoming components meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance. This role will also be responsible for building the incoming inspection process for the Mosel plant.
In this Staff Engineer of Manufacturing Quality position, you will oversee inspection operations across multiple shifts, own the Material Review Board (MRB) process, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supplier quality and internal efficiency. You’ll play a key role in strengthening inspection systems, developing team capability, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class quality outcomes.
This opportunity is ideal for a quality engineering leader who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys building robust systems, and is passionate about driving measurable improvements.
Work mode: onsite Monday-Friday
Location: MOSEL--N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Lead daily operations of 1st and 2nd shift inspection teams, ensuring effective staffing, training, and performance management
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to inspectors, strengthening capabilities in metrology, gaging, and inspection techniques
Oversee rework activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution
Incoming Inspection Excellence
Own and continuously improve incoming inspection processes, including workflows, standards, and data collection methods
Implement advanced inspection and measurement methodologies using MSA, statistical analysis, and appropriate gaging systems
Evaluate and select inspection tools and technologies while ensuring calibration and gage R&R compliance
Support inspection readiness for new product introductions, supplier launches, and engineering changes
Nonconformance & MRB Leadership
Own the Material Review Board (MRB) process for nonconforming incoming materials, ensuring timely disposition and accurate inventory control
Lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts for supplier-related quality issues
Coordinate rework processes, including routing, verification, and closure of nonconforming material
Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement
Drive improvements to inspection processes to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and MSA tools to enhance quality performance and operational efficiency
Partner with Supplier Quality to provide actionable data, trends, and insights to improve supplier performance
Lead or support Kaizen events focused on defect prevention and process optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and maintain critical-to-quality (CTQ) requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve product outcomes
Provide feedback on design for manufacturability and inspection
Support internal and external audits related to incoming quality and supplier controls
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field preferred)
7+ years of experience in quality engineering or incoming inspection within a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing technicians and inspectors
Union experience preferred
Strong expertise in MSA, SAP, metrology systems, and inspection equipment
Proven experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred)
Prior experience building incoming inspection process preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Work mode: onsite Monday-Friday
Location: MOSEL--N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083
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!?
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Our Values
Curiosity - Seek, learn, share
Trust - Go farther together
Pace - Focus to go faster
Excellence - Find the win every day