NPD Mechanical Project Engineer

Rehlko

Mechanical Project Engineer managing product development for high-performance generator sets at Rehlko. Collaborating across teams to deliver cost-effective power generation solutions.

Posted 6/21/2026full-timeSheboygan • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,300 - $105,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in establishing product requirements with Marketing Product Managers
Use those requirements to create functional specifications establishing design targets
Create project timelines, provide preliminary project spending estimates
Work with Product marketing to present project business case
Provide technical and design direction to Engineering Analysts, and other Engineers
Design assigned generator sets to meet performance and cost criteria
Approve the selection of all major purchased components (i.e. radiators, fans, air cleaners, engines, etc.) and support the selection with sound engineering calculations
Work with Accounting and Procurement functions to track actual project spending and product costs keeping them within prescribed boundaries
Validate designs through testing to meet performance, reliability, and durability targets
Support, maintain and update existing product designs
Use project management skills to keep projects on schedule
Provide concise and timely status reports on the progress of each assigned project
Lead continual improvement initiatives to streamline internal business processes and support system upgrades

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME (Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited Institution)
Minimum of 2-5 years mechanical engineering experience with development of new consumer or industrial products
Experience with power generation, internal combustion engines, cooling systems and alternators a plus
Exposure to DFMEA, systems engineering practices, or model-based development
Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects in a structured development environment
Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated skills in project management and leadership as well as the ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringproject managementdesign specificationsengineering calculationsDFMEAsystems engineeringmodel-based developmentproduct designtesting and validationcost estimation

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingleadershipteamworkdocumentationorganizational skillstime managementmulti-taskingstatus reportingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

BSME