NPD Mechanical Project Engineer

Rehlko, LLC

$83K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
  • 2-5 years of mechanical engineering experience in new product development
  • Knowledge of power generation, internal combustion engines, and cooling systems is a plus
  • Familiarity with DFMEA and systems engineering practices
  • Strong ability to multitask and manage structured development projects
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Proven project management and leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Establish product requirements alongside Marketing Product Managers to shape functional specifications.
  • Develop project timelines and preliminary budget estimates, collaborating with Product Marketing for business case presentations.
  • Provide technical guidance and design direction to Engineering Analysts and fellow engineers.
  • Design generator sets to achieve specified performance and cost targets.
  • Approve selection of major components with supporting engineering calculations.
  • Collaborate with Accounting and Procurement to monitor project spending and product costs.
  • Validate product designs through rigorous testing to ensure they meet performance and reliability criteria.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment - 3 days on-site per week
  • Opportunity to work on high-performance generator sets and innovative power generation solutions
  • Engage with multidisciplinary teams fostering a collaborative environment
  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business processes
Full Job Description
Why You Will Love this Job

We are seeking a driven and technically skilled Mechanical Project Engineer of NPD to provide engineering leadership and project direction in the development of high-performance generator sets and power generation solutions. This role is responsible for guiding product development from concept through validation, applying expertise in thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, stress analysis, cooling systems, and electrical theory to deliver reliable, cost-effective products.

The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering Analysts, Lab Technicians, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to establish product requirements, develop technical specifications, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure successful execution of multiple projects in a fast-paced matrix environment. This NPD Mechanical Project Engineer position requires a self-motivated professional with strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills who is committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering innovative solutions that meet performance, durability, quality, and cost targets.
Work mode: Hybrid-3 days on site
Location: 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.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in establishing product requirements with Marketing Product Mangers. 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:
  • 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.

Work mode: Hybrid-3 days on site
Location: 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.

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