Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Regal Rexnord•Downers Grove, IL

21h•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX), is a leading manufacturer of automation solutions, electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products serving markets throughout the world. The company is comprised of four business segments: Automation & Motion Control, Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Industrial Systems and Power Efficiency Solutions. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and has over 220 manufacturing, sales, and service facilities across the globe. Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions supplies engineered high performance spherical and cylindrical bearings, mechanical seals, gears and electrical components to the commercial air transport, regional aircraft, business aircraft, helicopter and military aircraft markets for use in engine systems, flight control systems, landing gear systems and airframe structures. Our aerospace bearing and seal products consist of rolling element airframe bearings and bearing tooling sold under the Shafer® and Tri-Roller® brand names, Teflon lined polymeric bearings sold under the Tuflite® brand name, slotted entry, split ball and split race bearings sold under the PSI® brand name, self-lubricating machinable lined bearings and coatings sold under the Rexlon® brand name and mechanical seals sold under the Cartriseal® brand name. Gears and electrical components sold under the Micro Precision® brand name. Our global customer base includes all major engine and airframe OEMs, as well as major Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers to the engine and airframe OEM’s and through our FAA approved repair stations we support major MRO and aircraft operators with repair and overhaul capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, Preferably in Engineering, Technology or equivalent experience.
5+ year mfg experience in metal cutting, grinding, machining, lapping, honing, and or assembly
5+ years in manufacturing automation systems, single point and large-scale systems preferred, conceptualize, design, procure, commission
5+ years of team leadership/supervisor experience
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in Lean, 6S, DMAIC, and other standard recognized Lean manufacturing methodologies, application of said and reporting metrics.
Excellent project management capabilities from idea generation to implementation
Ability to develop teams for greater business success
Excellent communication skills
Ability to identify, select, and implement new capital equipment into the facility to support business needs
Team player that has the capabilities to work with other functions
Lean manufacturing knowledge with practical application experience
Experience with ERP systems – manufacturing functions
Drive for Continuous Improvement
Ability to work in fast-paced, diverse work environment
Proven track record of utilizing sound problem solving skill set and root cause analysis as method of metric driven performance improvements
Self-motivated individual with the ability to lead/drive through the change management cycle.
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, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Nice To Haves

Other duties as required

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor Manufacturing Engineering and Development teams
Expose and implement process improvement and new technology to improve mfg cost, increase throughput, reduce lead times, and reduce scrap
Develop and maintain metrics for Manufacturing engineering, development, and programming dept
Oversee key projects that support the manufacturing processes and processes for new products
Oversee annual CI (Continuous Improvement), AIP (Annual Improvement Plan) for cost savings as a metric
Oversee and lead the Project Management Planner for all open and future projects
Identify, develop and implement new capital for the business that support annual business priorities.
Work in cross functional capacity across the Aerospace Division encompassing Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, New Product Development, and Engineering on troubleshooting problems and developing error proof solutions.
Provide guidance and support during design reviews to address product manufacturing issues: process routings, machining capabilities, etc
Procure needed expense items to support manufacturing operations
Address DMR’s, routing issues, and design changes that could affect manufacturing processes or machines
Manager of Manufacturing Engineering is fully responsible for ensuring process competency and audit acceptance of the following AS9100 Quality Clauses: 7.5.1.2 (Control of Production Process Changes), 7.5.1.3 (Control of Production Equipment, Tools and Software Programs), 7.5.1 (Footnote - Planning Shall Consider, as Appropriate), 7 (Product Realization), 7.1.2 (Risk Management)