Design Engineer I

Regal Rexnord•Downers Grove, IL

7d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer I provides technical support to customers, suppliers, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality. Under the guidance of more senior engineers, the role supports the design, development, and application of mechanical seals, bearings, tooling, electromechanical actuators, and other Rexnord Aerospace products. The engineer creates product definition packages, solid models, drawings, and engineering change notices (ECNs), and supports development of product validation packages. The position also participates in RBS events, the company’s operating management system based on the Toyota Production System and Strategy Deployment Process, and supports existing products through non-conformance dispositions and returned material analysis. This is a fully onsite role performed at the designated Regal Rexnord office. The expected base salary range is $80,000–$100,000, with actual compensation dependent on factors including worksite location, geographic market, skills, experience, education, and internal compensation comparisons. Federal export-control restrictions may limit eligibility to U.S. Persons or candidates who otherwise qualify for a license to hold the position.

Requirements

0–3 years of experience in the field or a related area.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and advanced MS Excel skills.
High level of interpersonal skills.
Capable of working within a team structure.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to create and interpret drawings and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience designing mechanical components.
Knowledge of 3D solid modeling software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, and/or CATIA.
Experience with Design of Experiments.
Knowledge of metals and composites; materials background is a plus.
Exposure to machining, heat treating, and/or grinding.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to customers, suppliers, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality departments.
Under the guidance of more senior engineers, support the design, development, and application of mechanical seals, bearings, tooling, electromechanical actuators, and other Rexnord Aerospace products.
Create product definition packages, solid models, drawings, and ECNs.
Support development of product validation packages.
Participate in RBS events.
Maintain and support existing products, including non-conformance dispositions and returned material analysis.