Product Development Engineer I

Regal Rexnord•Monticello, IN

About The Position

This position is responsible for the design, application, and technical support of McGill bearing product, including standard product as well as modified or engineered to order designs to meet customer requirements, analyzing failed product, and other duties as assigned. Direct and continuous interaction with Customer Engineering Groups, Operations, Marketing and Sales is required. Some travel is required.

Requirements

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering is required; training in various engineering subjects such as mechanical power transmission is preferred.
Experience: 0 to 5 years engineering experience (full-time and/or co-op) in a manufacturing environment.
Skills: Product design or project procedures.
CAD (preferably Solid Edge) and drafting knowledge.
Competent in Microsoft computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with all levels of employees, management and suppliers.
Ability to adjust to varying priorities and project lists.
“This position is subject to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department and applicants who do not meet such requirements will not be eligible for the position”.
Travel: less than 10%.
Language: English

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Aerospace field is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for new and existing customer applications and troubleshoot existing applications
Design modified standard bearings or special bearing products for customer applications at the request of customer engineering groups or Sales, including:
Design and analysis of bearing performance.
Creating and reviewing bearing detailed drawings and working with production/customers to quote new product and successfully manufacture bearing product.
Review orders and inquiries and assure customer requirements and specifications are met.
Process orders and inquiries using established departmental procedures and practices.
Process planning for new special or modified bearing designs, including:
Providing technical support to the manufacturing process including MRB support.
Consulting with Manufacturing Engineering in a plant environment in support of production.
Supporting outsourcing of component manufacturing as required.
Consulting with Regal and Customer Quality Groups on product reviews and FAI inspections.
Consult with Operations to improve processes, performance, quality and/or costs.
Consult with Customer Engineering Groups and perform failure analysis on products as assigned.
Supports our sales effort for products assigned by conducting technical customer visits along with the writing and presenting of technical proposals to customers. Amount of travel will vary based on opportunities.
Train Company employees, customers and others in the product areas assigned.
Follow Regal Ethics and Safety Programs.
Follow State and Federal Environmental Compliance Programs.
Adhere to all export, import and supply chain security policy requirements relevant to the position.
Perform other assignments as assigned.