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REHLKO Director of Engineering, Home Energy in KOHLER, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Why Work at Rehlko We have met today\'s energy needs while planning for tomorrow\'s for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact. Why You Will Love this Job: The Director of Engineering is responsible for shaping the technological direction and driving innovation for the Home Energy business group. This role is responsible for activities including new product introductions, cost reduction, technology/research, and lifecycle product support. The position requires excellent technical engineering knowledge coupled with superior people leadership skills, proficiency in quality systems, functional and program management, and business planning expertise. This position will lead a dynamic team of engineers and collaborate closely with cross functional departments to develop product roadmaps and deliver quality products and solutions in the residential generator market. Position requires a highly self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency toward project completion and driven to maintain engineering excellence. Specific Responsibilities: * Designs and directs the work of the functional area. Selects, coaches, and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team. Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development. Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved. * Establishes the vision and strategy to drive world-class excellence within Home Energy engineering team. Drive results that are specifically targeted to the residential generator market. Leads process with new product development teams. * Create and maintain an organizational culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, commitment, and a sense of urgency toward goals, and continuous improvement. Challenges team members to question the status quo and ensure that all aspects of the design, development and support process are optimal for the industrial and mobile market. * Oversee the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization. Ensure that our products meet or exceed industry standards for performance, reliability, and efficiency inindustrial and mobile environments. * Effectively manage the development process (e.g. develop time compression techniques, design/application standards for improved repeatability, manage process globally/across multiple locations). * Engage in the product development life cycle which includes interaction from the various business segments throughout design, manufacturability, and serviceability providing our customers with the very best in innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. * Provide engineering leadership and design oversight functions for new product development projects including: creating and maintaining development schedules, executing product development plans (schedule, product cost, resources to complete ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE4OTYxLjg3NzBAa29obGVyZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJ ay5jb20