Design Engineer

Design Engineer

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!

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

The Design Engineer is responsible for leading the mechanical design and development of custom, engineered-to-order generator systems. This role serves as the technical lead and design owner for customer-specific solutions, ensuring delivery of high-quality, cost-effective products that meet performance, manufacturability, and customer requirements.

Working in a project-driven environment, the Design Engineer collaborates with cross-functional and global teams to translate customer needs into practical, manufacturable designs, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through production.

Work Mode: Hybrid-3 days in office

Location: Mosel facility at N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and CAD development of custom generator sets, enclosures, and related system components
• Own and manage engineering projects from initial requirements through design release and production support
• Develop and maintain detailed parametric models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using Creo
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to CAD designers and support global engineering resources
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Application Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure alignment and successful project execution
• Translate customer requirements into engineered solutions that meet technical, cost, and delivery objectives
• Ensure designs meet standards for performance, quality, and manufacturability
• Evaluate materials, components, and design approaches to optimize product performance and cost
• Identify technical risks and implement effective, data-driven solutions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes and custom product development
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and global engineering teams as needed

Work Environment

• Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite)
• Location: Sheboygan, WI
• Travel: Limited, as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Creo for 3D CAD modeling and design
• Minimum of 2 years of experience designing industrial or engineered-to-order products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in generator systems, power systems, or industrial equipment design
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and fabrication processes
• Experience working in a cross-functional, global engineering environment

Core Competencies

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced CAD modeling and technical design capabilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional and global teams
• Analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, implementable solutions
• Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision

Work Mode: Hybrid-3 days in office

Location: Mosel facility at N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

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

The Salary range for this position is $83,300.00-$105,200.00. 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.

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.

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

Our Values

• Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
• Trust – Go farther together
• Pace – Focus to go faster
• Excellence – Find the win every day