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Staff Engineer of Manufacturing Quality

Rehlko · Sheboygan, WI · $98,900–$125,600 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Walk me through a quality problem on a production line that you solved from detection to permanent fix.

What they are checking: Whether they drive problems to root cause and lasting corrective action rather than stopping at containment.

How do you get operators and supervisors to own quality instead of seeing it as the quality department's job?

What they are checking: Whether they can build quality into daily habits on the floor, which lasts longer than inspections.

Tell me about a time you used data to change a decision that leadership had already made.

What they are checking: Whether they can influence senior people with clear evidence, which a staff-level quality role needs.

Tell me about a time you mentored a newer quality engineer.

What they are checking: Whether they develop others, since staff engineers are expected to raise the skill of the whole team.

What would you do

The line is behind on shipments and you find a defect that might affect product already built. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold the line on quality under delivery pressure and know how to contain quickly and fairly.

About the work

Which problem solving methods do you use, like 8D, 5 Why or fishbone, and when does each one actually help?

What they are checking: Whether they use structured tools with judgment instead of filling in forms to satisfy an audit.

How do you set up a control plan and PFMEA for a new assembly process?

What they are checking: Whether they can prevent defects up front by identifying risks and controls before production starts.

Tell me how you have used SPC to catch a process drifting before it made bad parts.

What they are checking: Whether they understand variation and capability well enough to act on data, not just display charts.

How would you measure whether a plant's quality is getting better or worse over a year?

What they are checking: Whether they pick meaningful metrics like first pass yield, scrap and warranty that drive the right behavior.

What is your experience with ISO 9001 audits, and how do you keep a plant audit ready all year?

What they are checking: Whether they treat the quality system as a working tool rather than something to scramble for before audits.

Engines and generators have many safety-critical joints and connections. How do you make sure torque and test checks are actually happening?

What they are checking: Whether they verify critical characteristics with error proofing and records rather than trusting that steps are done.

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The full job description

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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 Staff Engineer of Manufacturing Quality will lead and elevate our incoming material quality processes. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that all incoming components meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance. This role will also be responsible for building the incoming inspection process for the Mosel plant. In this Staff Engineer of Manufacturing Quality position, you will oversee inspection operations across multiple shifts, own the Material Review Board (MRB) process, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supplier quality and internal efficiency. You’ll play a key role in strengthening inspection systems, developing team capability, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class quality outcomes. This opportunity is ideal for a quality engineering leader who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys building robust systems, and is passionate about driving measurable improvements. • Work mode: onsite Monday-Friday • Location: MOSEL--N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083 Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development • Lead daily operations of 1st and 2nd shift inspection teams, ensuring effective staffing, training, and performance management • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to inspectors, strengthening capabilities in metrology, gaging, and inspection techniques • Oversee rework activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution Incoming Inspection Excellence • Own and continuously improve incoming inspection processes, including workflows, standards, and data collection methods • Implement advanced inspection and measurement methodologies using MSA, statistical analysis, and appropriate gaging systems • Evaluate and select inspection tools and technologies while ensuring calibration and gage R&R compliance • Support inspection readiness for new product introductions, supplier launches, and engineering changes Nonconformance & MRB Leadership • Own the Material Review Board (MRB) process for nonconforming incoming materials, ensuring timely disposition and accurate inventory control • Lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts for supplier-related quality issues • Coordinate rework processes, including routing, verification, and closure of nonconforming material Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement • Drive improvements to inspection processes to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and MSA tools to enhance quality performance and operational efficiency • Partner with Supplier Quality to provide actionable data, trends, and insights to improve supplier performance • Lead or support Kaizen events focused on defect prevention and process optimization • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and maintain critical-to-quality (CTQ) requirements Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve product outcomes • Provide feedback on design for manufacturability and inspection • Support internal and external audits related to incoming quality and supplier controls Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field preferred) • 7+ years of experience in quality engineering or incoming inspection within a manufacturing environment • Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing technicians and inspectors • Union experience preferred • Strong expertise in MSA, SAP, metrology systems, and inspection equipment • Proven experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred) • Prior experience building incoming inspection process preferred • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills • Work mode: onsite Monday-Friday • Location: MOSEL--N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083 The Salary range for this position is $98,900.00-$125,600.00.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 http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are . 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 EnergyJobs@rehlko.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our Values Curiosity – Seek, learn, share Trust – Go farther together Pace – Focus to go faster Excellence – Find the win every day

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