Project Engineer - Continuous Improvement, Home Energy
Kohler Energy Group

Project Engineer - Continuous Improvement, Home Energy

Location: HATTIESBURG, MS. 39401

Opportunity

As a member of the Continuous Improvement team, you will lead and assist the Hattiesburg operations teams to drive improvement initiatives in both facilities by leading, training, and developing teams using Lean principles. Activities will include leading and facilitating improvement teams from various areas of the organization, conducting lean training, and driving implementation of action plans focused on achieving operational excellence in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale.

Specific Responsibilities

• Cost Reduction Projects: Identify opportunities and coordinate resources to achieve annual cost reduction goals.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to analyze current processes, identify gaps, propose and test solutions, and sustain improvements.
• Program Implementation: Provide analysis, estimate resources, and prepare necessary documentation for approval.
• Mentorship: Guide associates in using continuous improvement tools and philosophies.
• Quality Collaboration: Develop and document standard methodologies for problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Strategic Input: Contribute to strategy development and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant product compliance requirements.
• 5S Audit Management: Oversee the 5S audit program and ensure accountability for completing action items.

Skills/Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program (Industrial Engineering preferred).
• 2+ years of experience working with manufacturing processes with demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, facilitate and coach lean methodologies.
• Broad knowledge and application experience with root cause problem solving. process improvement and project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Preferences

• Green Belt certification is desired.

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* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.


The salary range for this position is $83,300 - $105,200. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Rehlko?
A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses - Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Rehlko's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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