Design Engineer II

Regal Rexnord•Columbia City, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer II is responsible for managing the integration, design, and development of brake and clutch products across a broad portfolio. This role provides technical support for refining and integrating products into the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS). Typical projects focus on Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives and product improvements related to quality and cost. The Design Engineer II works closely with cross‑functional teams within manufacturing and R&D and engages directly with customers to define application requirements and product utilization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in product or process development of industrial products; relevant internships and demonstrated accomplishments may be credited toward experience.
Willingness and ability to work hands‑on to build, develop, and troubleshoot new products.
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, professional journals, technical manuals, safety rules, and government regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from employees, management, customers, and the public.
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Experience with high‑reliability products, industrial automation, or export‑controlled products.
Proficiency in 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Communicate and collaborate effectively with Design Engineering and cross‑functional departments within the manufacturing plant and R&D lab.
Manage technical ownership and content for the electro‑mechanical brake product portfolio.
Lead VAVE initiatives and product improvement projects within the Design Engineering department.
Prepare customer reports documenting verification and validation activities associated with new designs, changes, or deviations.
Work directly with customers to support new applications and custom design solutions.
Prepare or oversee the creation of accurate engineering drawings for new or revised designs.
Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles to designs.
Develop strong product knowledge and apply it to specific customer applications.
Perform tolerance stack‑up calculations for multi‑component systems and apply appropriate standards related to strength of materials, torque, fit, temperature, and performance.
Source, validate, and support components or assemblies in collaboration with test lab technicians.
Prepare bills of material (BOMs) and release engineering change notices (ECNs).
Utilize 3D solid modeling CAD software and finite element analysis (FEA) tools for product design and analysis.
Adhere to all safety rules and report unsafe or questionable conditions to management.
Travel up to 10% domestically, primarily to customer locations or other Regal Rexnord facilities.