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Quality and EHS Engineer
Rehlko
Kenosha, USA
Full-time
Mid · 5–8 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Responsibilities:
- Quality Engineering & Manufacturing Support
- Lead and continuously improve incoming material inspection processes, inspection plans, quality standards, and validation activities to ensure material conformity and support new product introductions.
- Own the Material Review Board (MRB) process, including nonconforming material management, containment actions, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and disposition of affected products.
- Partner with suppliers, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues, improve supplier performance, and support supplier qualification activities.
- Analyze quality metrics, scrap, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and process performance data to identify opportunities for defect reduction, yield improvement, and operational excellence.
- Support quality management systems by maintaining inspection and calibration programs, participating in audits, establishing Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) controls, and driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Lead and maintain OSHA-required safety programs, EHS compliance initiatives, and site environmental management systems while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and Rehlko safety standards.
- Conduct EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs to proactively identify hazards, reduce risk, and improve workplace safety performance.
- Develop and deliver safety training, employee engagement initiatives, ergonomics projects, emergency response programs, and continuous improvement activities that strengthen the site's safety culture.
- Serve as the primary site liaison for environmental compliance activities, including permitting, regulatory inspections, waste, air and water programs, technical reporting, spill response, and interactions with government agencies and community stakeholders.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging data analytics, root cause problem-solving, visual management, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, productivity, process standardization, waste reduction, and overall manufacturing performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing Quality Engineering, EHS, or a combination of both.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, manufacturing quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management tools within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting heavy manufacturing, fabrication, welding, assembly, or industrial equipment environments, including supplier quality, incoming inspection, and new product launch or plant startup activities.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems, internal auditing, and EHS management software such as Gensuite.
- Professional certifications such as CQE, CQA, ASQ CMQ/OE, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting heavy manufacturing, fabrication, welding, assembly, or industrial equipment environments, including supplier quality, incoming inspection, and new product launch or plant startup activities.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems, internal auditing, and EHS management software such as Gensuite.
- Professional certifications such as CQE, CQA, ASQ CMQ/OE, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
- 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 [email protected]. 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
About Rehlko
Electrical Equipment & Appliance Manufacturing3000 employeesFounded 1920
A global leader in energy resilience and power solutions.
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