Staff Engineer - Residential and New Product Development

Rehlko, LLC

$113K — $143K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, focusing on new consumer product development
  • Familiarity with electromechanical systems is advantageous
  • Basic knowledge of generators and electrical systems is important
  • Experience or coursework related to internal combustion engines preferred
  • Experience in power generation or generator sets is a plus
  • Demonstrated project management and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of product requirements and translate into functional specifications
  • Develop project cost estimates and collaborate with Marketing on business presentations
  • Provide technical and design direction to CAD Design Analysts and engineers
  • Guide lab technicians in validation testing and product evaluation
  • Approve selections of important components and support decisions with engineering analysis
  • Collaborate with Accounting and Procurement to manage project spending
  • Validate design through testing to ensure it meets performance and durability goals
  • Apply Design for Environment (DfE) principles in product development
  • Maintain project schedules to ensure timely deliveries
  • Provide regular status updates on projects
  • Mentor junior engineers on product development processes

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Focus on innovation and sustainability in product development
  • Exposure to cutting-edge power generation technologies
  • Career advancement potential within a growing company
Full Job Description
Why You Will Love this Job

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager, NPD Engineering, the Staff Engineer 6 Residential and New Product Development will support the development of innovative products, including Automatic Transfer Switches and both aircooled and liquidcooled generators. The role provides technical direction and project leadership in the development of power generation solutions, while coordinating and guiding the efforts of CAD Design Analysts, Engineering Analysts, and Lab Technicians.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of product requirements in collaboration with Marketing Product Managers and translate those requirements into functional specifications that define design targets.

  • Develop project cost estimates and partner with Marketing to present business cases.

  • Provide technical and design direction to CAD Design Analysts and other engineers; design assigned products to meet performance and cost objectives.

  • Guide lab technicians in validation testing and product evaluation.

  • Approve the selection of major purchased components (e.g., alternators, controllers, inverters, batteries, enclosures) and support decisions with sound engineering analysis.

  • Collaborate with Accounting and Procurement to track project spending and product costs, ensuring alignment with budget targets.

  • Validate designs through testing to meet performance, reliability, and durability goals.

  • Apply Design for Environment (DfE) principles to support sustainability objectives in product development.

  • Utilize project management skills to maintain schedules and ensure on-time delivery.

  • Provide clear, concise, and timely status updates on assigned projects.

  • Mentor junior engineers in product development processes and best practices.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor 27s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required).

  • 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on new consumer product development.

  • Experience with Electromechanical systems a plus

  • Basic understanding of generators, large gaseous engines, and electrical/electronic systems, including considerations for current and future system development.

  • Coursework or experience related to internal combustion engines (preferred).

  • Power generation or generator set (genset) experience (a plus).

  • Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Ability to travel domestically as 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 27s experience, their education, and the work location.

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