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

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 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 agent, who excels in a team environment, is customer focused, and able to consistently measure performance and meet commitments.
  
• Strong business aptitude, analytical skills and negotiation skills.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.
  
• Proficient in advanced problem-solving techniques. Six Sigma Black belt or Shainin Master certifications desired but not required.
  
• Global supplier audit experience and familiarity with multiple manufacturing technologies desired but not required.
  
• Advanced knowledge of spark ignited engines including carburation, electronic fuel injection and mechanical governing. desired but not required.
  
• Proficient knowledge of home energy products including gensets, controllers, transfer switches, and interface desired but not required
  

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

The Salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$143,950.00.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, 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. Learn more about Rehlko at

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?

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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact View email address on aplitrak.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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