Supplier Quality Engineer

Number of Openings: 1 | Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

About the 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!

Why You Will Love this Job As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be engaged in tasks related to current production, new product development, cost reduction projects, and supply chain optimizations. You will also plan, coordinate, and support engineering projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet performance and quality expectations. This role bridges technical execution with project coordination, requiring both engineering expertise and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams in the process of developing products and supporting production of currently released products.
• Perform robust supplier evaluation and audits to verify suppliers are qualified before selection for new business
• Assist procurement in the selection of the right supplier for each part.
• Review Engineering drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Communicate directly with suppliers and manage supplier quality relationships.
• Develop and implement actions to address poor performing suppliers.
• Directly support continuity of supply to production when supply chain concerns arise.
• Problem solving of complex issues.
• Engineering root cause analysis.
• Gain Functional knowledge of the commodities/processes served. (Commodities served by the team as a whole include aluminum diecasting's, cast iron, Rubber/Gaskets/Hoses, Steels, Plastics

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Schedule

This is a hybrid role based in Kohler, WI, requiring on-site work 3 days per week.