Project Engineer Product Development (Gasoline Engines)

  • Rehlko
  • Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • Full Time
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.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organizations success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyones 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!

Why You Will Love this Job :

As a Project Engineer Product Development (Gasoline Engines) you will be performing professional engineering assignments of a complex nature utilizing existing technology independently. Lead engineering subtasks involving the design, fabrication, validation, and manufacture of subassemblies, systems, processes, and equipment. Conceive and plan engineering subtasks to explore product or process problems with limited guidance; defines and selects new concepts and approaches to the design or development of new or improved products, processes, equipment or facilities. Demonstrate project management skills for scheduling, budgeting, planning, and risk management. Leads SPD projects and initiatives and supports NPD projects.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detail project plans, including statements of technical objectives and approaches, task breakdowns, timelines, project cost estimates and product cost analyses, submit approvals, and drive projects to completion.

  • Key contributor to technical assigned projects by engineers, support personnel, consultants and suppliers involving design, development, prototype construction and delivery, test and evaluation and release for production.

  • Conceives and owns entire projects of moderately broad scope using engineering best practices and effectively plans what is to be achieved and gets relevant team staff members involved.

  • Participates and contributes in technical work of innovation using in-depth design and development engineering work of complexity, analytical, and/or experimental techniques.

  • Maintain project records, prepare technical, cost and other reports as requested to document progress and results achieved.

  • Make appropriate decisions, including risk analysis, using decision support tools, critical thinking, developing support data, and being mindful of business impact of changes.

  • Demonstrates a growing global perspective by building collaborative relationships across international teams. Effectively partners with customers to support project goals and deliver value. Proactively connects with internal technical experts to enhance problem-solving capabilities and leverages offsite engineering resources to contribute to efficient and high-quality outcomes.

  • Keep abreast and aware of state-of-the-art and important events in areas relevant to engine design and development through publications, outside contacts, meetings, tradeshows, seminars and short courses.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey information to project team(s) and management.

  • Work to develop individual goals/objectives to support the department goals through the use of the Performance Appraisal Process.

  • Receives general direction, exercises considerable discretion as to personal work details with other technical personnel.

  • Personally demonstrate and drive the Rehlko Core Competencies.

  • Ensure adherence to applicable product compliance requirements including but not limited to the Clean Air Act, California Code of Regulations and California Health and Safety Code.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

  • Two or more years of work experience in a technical and complex industry of manufacturing components and systems

Preferences

  • Experience with designing engine components and subsystems

* 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 PurposeCreating an energy resilient world for a better futureand 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 .

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 EnergyJobs@rehlko.com. 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

Job ID: 485008416
Originally Posted on: 7/12/2025

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