Design Project Engineer

.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
** Rehlko is seeking a Design Project Engineer to lead the engineering and design of custom, engineered‐to‐order generator systems. This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer with strong CAD expertise who enjoys owning complex projects from concept through production and collaborating across sales, manufacturing, procurement, and global engineering  this role, you will act as the technical owner for customer‐specific generator set designs—delivering high‐quality, cost‐effective, and schedule‐driven solutions for mission‐critical power applications.

If you are searching for a role involving custom product design, generator set engineering, Creo modeling, cross‐functional leadership, and real‐world manufacturing impact, this position was built for you.
** SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Lead the mechanical and CAD design of custom generator sets, enclosures, options, and accessories
* Own projects from customer requirements through engineering release and production support
* Develop complex parametric models, assemblies, drawings, and specifications using Creo
* Delegate and guide CAD Design Analysts and remote engineering resources
* Collaborate closely with:
* Sales and Application Engineering to translate customer requirements into engineered solutions
* Electrical, controls, and harness engineering teams to ensure full system integration
* Manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly teams to ensure production readiness
* Purchasing to ensure accurate component selection and on‐time procurement
* Evaluate materials, components, and design approaches to balance performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost
* Identify risks, propose solutions, and make data‐driven engineering decisions
* Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives that streamline custom order and engineering processes
* Occasionally interface with customers and global engineering teams
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an ABET‐accredited program plus 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience    OR
* Master’s…