Supplier Quality Manager

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 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 Supplier Quality Manager plays a critical role in the success of the Engines and Home Energy business by leading both the strategic and tactical supplier quality function across its global supply base. The position leads the supplier quality activities related to current production, new product development, cost reduction projects, and supply chain optimizations. This is a hybrid role based in Kohler, Wisconsin or Hattiesburg, MS, requiring on‑site work 3 days per week. Specific Responsibilities: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the Supplier Quality Team, thus enabling their continuous technical and career development. Ensure robust evaluation is performed to verify suppliers are qualified before selected for new business Develop and implement actions to address poor performing suppliers. Develop the SQ team's commodity knowledge to an expert level. Provide cooperative relationship for supplier quality teams in the US, Italy, China, and India, to align domestic management of suppliers. Partner SQ team with Procurement team to develop and implement commodity strategies to support business needs Independently identify opportunities and give strategic direction to the cross‑functional NPD teams based on the core goals of the business. Manage and continually improve Supplier Development change management standards of work. Lead the problem solving of complex issues Leverage own strong technical knowledge in the successful launch of suppliers' new manufacturing processes. Apply manufacturing expertise during the design process to ensure Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles are applied as related to purchased components and assemblies. Identify and react to current and future gaps in capability, capacity, and technical ability in the supply base. Develop, maintain and improve standardized SQ processes as they relate to Engines/HE business requirements Create gates and find ways to integrate process for DFM/DFA, feasibility, PPAP into Home Energy NPD, SPD, VAVE and resourcing project flows Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in a technical field (Engineering preferred). Graduate Degree in a technical discipline or MBA highly desired but not required. 5+ years of relevant process/quality experience. 3+ years of direct leadership experience. Up to 50% travel (mostly local/domestic). Advanced knowledge of supplier quality management methods and quality system requirements. Advanced level knowledge of metrology, inspection, and measurement techniques including GD&T. Functional knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes (e.g. plastics molding, iron sand castings, aluminum HPDC, aluminum low pressure casing, stampings, wire harness, fuel system assembly, and hardware). Functional knowledge of material science (e.g. cast iron, aluminum casting alloys, steels, plastic, heat treatments, powder metal). Change #J-18808-Ljbffr