Manufacturing Engineer I

Regal Rexnord•Auburn, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for applying engineering principles through planning and development of tools, methods, processes, facility, and equipment that maximize quality of the final product in the most effective, efficient, and economic way possible.

Requirements

Demonstrated safety orientation and compliance mindset.
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills, including having a continuous improvement, "go and see" mindset and an advocate for driving change.
Highly productive with a strong sense of urgency and orientation to details, accuracy, and excellent outcomes.
Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to be self-directed and self-motivated, effectively manage time and multiple priorities, and meet deliverables promptly.
A willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes in internal processes, delays, or unexpected events to meet daily customer demand and on-time delivery requirements, including performing any task required to meet department objectives.
Willingness and ability to work extended hours, including weekends as required to support manufacturing needs.
Demonstrated understanding of common manufacturing processes, facility equipment, or machinery, including strong knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic applications.
Strong analytical ability to recognize the need for modification of procedures or processes, identify root cause, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions where limited standardization or information exists.
Strong interpersonal skills which foster teamwork and collaboration and develop high quality working relationships to influence, gain support, and achieve results. This includes a strong cooperation with production, engineering, and maintenance personnel, external customers, and vendors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively deliver and transfer knowledge of technical concepts to production associates and respond to questions.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle proprietary and sensitive information with integrity.
Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with CAD and MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Willing and able to occasionally travel domestically to other sites, vendor and/or customer visits, training events, trade shows, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline is highly desired.
Education or training in CNC Machining, robotics, and/or test equipment is desired
3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing production and/or machining environment with proven success in implementing process or product improvements is preferred.
Experiencing turning, milling, and grinding processes is desired.
Prior experience with mechanical assembly, product testing, electromechanical power transmission technology and standard facility equipment applications is desired.
Experience using advanced quality tools and/or lean manufacturing concepts is desired.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Maintain and ensure quality of machined components and finished assemblies by identifying, evaluating, and resolving production, process, and quality problems.
Recommend improvements for worker efficiency and reduction of waste through striving for True North, restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment to support one-piece flow where applicable.
Prepare estimates and cost justification for implementation of process improvements including labor, equipment, material costs and assembly capabilities.
Confer with vendors to determine product specifications for equipment, materials, or parts and evaluate products according to production needs and quality standards.
Work closely with Design Engineering on product design changes and/or new product development to include evaluation of tooling, fixtures, workflow, and workstations.
Owns and supports new product launches.
Design workflow, workstations, and work cells in accordance with safety, environmental and ergonomic standards.
Support 80/20 initiatives by prioritizing high-impact processes.
Assist in the implementation and execution of shop-floor updates from 3P Kaizen event- including rearranging equipment, validating flow, and supporting cross-functional teams during transition.
Develop, maintain, and improve production routings to provide clear and necessary work instructions to production associates.
Strive to improve quality and reduce product cost.
Provide leadership, technical support, and instruction for manufacturing personnel on new assembly and/or machining procedures.
Assist with work measurement programs and analyzing work samples for developing standards for labor utilization.