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Regal Rexnord · 6 days ago

Design Engineer III (Sustaining Engineering)

Union Grove, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer that provides sustainable solutions for motion control. The Design Engineer III role is essential for supporting the company's Commercial Gearing operations, focusing on design engineering initiatives, cost reduction projects, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize products and achieve savings goals.

AgricultureAutomotiveCommercialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and analyze gear drive components and accessories (gears, bearings, shafts, castings, fabrications), and update or maintain engineering documentation and standards

Apply engineering knowledge to support the shipment goals of the production operation teams through review and disposition of manufactured part variances and purchased part substitutions

Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering regarding product design and manufacturing including evaluation of workflow, assembly, and associated costs

Manage VAVE projects through a gated process, collaborating with cross-functional team members to optimize products and achieve savings goals (VAVE/MCO/VCP)

Gather component cost data, perform cost analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities

Improve or optimize component designs considering manufacturability, quality, and cost, with an understanding of required design analysis methods

When appropriate, create test plans to validate design concepts and material or manufacturing changes, summarizing results and documenting conclusions

Provide technical support to the Sourcing and Quality teams with vendor pre-approval, PPAP Charter creation, drawing / specification / deviation review, and PPAP part approvals

Regularly go to Gemba at assigned production facility and be a resource for technical support, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and implementing design improvements. Travel as needed to other facilities to observe current methods, implement changes, and participate in problem-solving or kaizen events

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorksCost AnalysisProject ManagementLean ManufacturingCAD SoftwareOracle ERPSAP ERPProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsResults-Oriented

Required

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person', which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university

5+ years' relevant hands-on experience in a mechanical engineering design position in a production manufacturing environment with the ability to demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of industrial equipment or products

Capable of working independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment with remote global resources, to include effective communication through diverse channels (verbal, written, video, etc.)

Working knowledge of SolidWorks and GD&T principles

Prior experience working in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment

Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with a sense of urgency and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Willing and able to travel up to 10% to production facilities to observe current methods or implement changes

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Demonstrates solid problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities, maintaining a continuous improvement mindset and proactively driving change

Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, capable of effectively delivering and transferring technical knowledge to production associates and responding to questions

Safety Orientation and Compliance: Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and adherence to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department

Project Management: Ability to manage workload and priorities to meet milestone dates and stretch goals, and to monitor projects through a gated process

Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills fostering teamwork and collaboration, developing high-quality working relationships to influence, gain support, and achieve results. This includes cooperation with operations, supply chain, product management, engineering, as well as external customers and vendors

Results-Oriented and Self-Motivated: Self-directed and motivated, effectively managing time and multiple priorities to meet deliverables in a timely manner

Software Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced proficiency with CAD and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Confidentiality and Integrity: Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle proprietary and sensitive information with integrity

Regal Rexnord Values: Role model for Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency. Regularly communicates the Core Values and reinforces accountability and alignment of behaviors

Preferred

Knowledge of industrial gearboxes and the design or manufacturing processes of components such as gears, shafts, bearings, castings, fabrications, forgings, and fasteners

Previous project management experience

Proficient in Oracle and SAP ERP systems, with the ability to leverage these tools for project management and cost analysis

Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with FEA tools and results

Demonstrated ability to innovate and develop creative solutions to engineering problems

Knowledge and application of lean manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work, Visual Management, Gemba, & Problem Solving is required