Design Engineer III (Sustaining Engineering)

Regal Rexnord-posted 11 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Union Grove, WI
5,001-10,000 employees
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The Design Engineering position is crucial to the support of Regal Rexnord’s Commercial Gearing operations and cost reduction efforts, which are aligned with the company’s Business Strategy and Operating Plan. The Design Engineer is responsible for executing design engineering initiatives to support production of existing product lines, as well as identifying and executing projects to improve component costs. Assignments will involve aspects of design engineering, material cost out (MCO) activities, 80/20 business philosophy, project management, vendor collaboration, and continuous improvement. This position is a hybrid role based out of Regal Rexnord’s Union Grove, Wisconsin facility and will report directly to the Commercial Gearing Engineering Manager (VAVE). Less than 10% travel is required.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Critical Competencies 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.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance
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