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Manufacturing Engineering & NPI Manager

Rehlko

Sheboygan, WI, US$138k – $178konsite

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About this role

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 The Manufacturing Engineering & NPI Manager leads the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes while driving successful introduction of new products into production. This role oversees a team of engineers, partners closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations, and ensures that products launch on time, at cost, and at the required quality levels. The manager is accountable for production readiness, process capability, equipment strategy, and continuous improvement across the plant.

This role is fully onsite, Mon-Fri, based in Mosel, WI. Open to relocation.

Specific Responsibilities: Manufacturing Engineering Leadership. • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing and process engineers.

• Own manufacturing process capability, efficiency, and stability across all production lines.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.

• Oversee equipment selection, justification, installation, and validation.

• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

New Product Introduction (NPI) • Lead cross‑functional NPI activities from concept through full production release.

• Develop and execute NPI project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Partner with R&D/Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and smooth handoff.

• Oversee prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp‑up.

• Ensure all process documentation (work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, routings) is complete and accurate before launch.

• Drive readiness reviews (e.g., Gate Reviews, PPAP, First Article, Validation Builds).

Process Development & Optimization • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, and cost.

• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for process issues.

• Implement automation, tooling, and technology improvements to enhance capability.

• Maintain accurate process parameters, routings, and standards in ERP/MES systems.

• Work closely with Operations to ensure production readiness and resolve daily issues.

• Partner with Supply Chain on supplier readiness, tooling, and long‑lead items for NPI.

• Collaborate with Quality on validation, capability studies, and compliance requirements.

• Support Finance with cost modeling, capital planning, and ROI analysis.

Project & Change Management • Lead engineering change management (ECO/ECR) for manufacturing‑related updates.

• Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning.

• Track KPIs for NPI performance, process capability, and engineering productivity

Requirements: • Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of industrial manufacturing experience — engineered-to-order, customizable, or built-to-order products; complex industrial products or equipment manufacturing. A mix of high-volume and engineered-to-order is especially valuable. Direct generator/engine experience is not required.

• 3+ years of leadership experience.

• NPI / new product introduction experience.

• Data-driven decision-making; continuous-improvement orientation.

• Ability to partner closely with operations.

• Experience managing larger technical teams; ability to assess talent and align resources.

• Comfortable operating hands-on initially, then transitioning to coaching and mentoring.

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

  The Salary range for this position is $138,350.00-$177,900.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. About Us Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities

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