Sr. Project Engineer, Home Energy

Rehlko•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

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! 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. The Senior Project Engineer serves as a hands-on manufacturing/process engineer supporting Home Energy production lines. In this role, you will improve processes, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and support product and process changes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will work closely with operations, quality, and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues at the source, drive cost-out activities, and ensure strong equipment uptime and robust, repeatable processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Applied Science/Applied Technology, or a related technical field.
Minimum 4+ years of production manufacturing or process engineering experience.
Hands-on experience applying Lean tools (A3, VSM, PFMEA, standard work).
Strong Excel skills: Power BI or analytics tools preferred.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Lead and support process and continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Use data and Lean tools (A3, 5 Whys, PFMEA, VSM, standard work) to analyze issues and implement solutions.
Support product and process change projects and collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Engineering.
Prepare project plans including timelines, scope, resources, and cost estimates.
Provide on-the-floor troubleshooting and technical support to production teams.
Deliver clear communication and presentations to leadership and cross-functional partners.
Support compliance with applicable product and environmental requirements.
Mentor interns or early-career engineers as needed.