Reliability Engineer I

Regal Rexnord•Florence, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Reliability Engineer I (RE I) is responsible for performing on-site surveys and product inventories for Regal Rexnord end users. They will travel to various beverage processing sites within the United States to identify our products and catalog them into a database for customer reference. They will also create customer presentations to summarize their findings and encourage MRO business for worn products. Excellent written and verbal skills are required to produce detailed reports in a timely manner. The role also serves as a pathway to the Application Engineering department, with an expected transition after 2-3 years of field experience. A successful candidate will not only excel in performing surveys independently but will also demonstrate the ability to mentor and onboard new Reliability Engineers. The RE I will contribute to gathering metrics, presenting monthly report outs, and ensuring a seamless workflow. Assist in the quoting process of a project, communicating with the sales rep, distributor, or end user to ensure proper resource allocation and discussing if the survey is of strategic value on our part.

Requirements

Self-starter with a sense of urgency, minimal supervision required
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field
Solid mechanical aptitude
Comfortable with problem solving basic mechanical issues
Efficient with Microsoft Business Software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to customers at all levels within the organization
Commercial affinity and interest
Minimum of 1 year of comparable experience, including co-op assignments
Quality-minded, flexible and practical approach to situations
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Has the ability to identify the relationships of component activities, events, patterns or processes within a system
Travel up to 75% of the time (typically ~ 50%) in the contiguous United States. Surveys in Mexico and Canada are possible, but infrequent
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough inventories of Regal Rexnord Products at customer locations, ensuring accurate documentation and attention to detail.
Maintain a safe working environment during all survey activities, adhering to Regal Rexnord and site company safety protocols and regulations.
Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, self-sufficiency, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage workflow and maintain productivity.
Take on additional responsibilities and leadership duties as needed to maintain continuity and efficiency in survey operations.
Coordinate with team members to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and address any challenges or issues that arise while on site.
Assist in developing and updating sales promotion documentation to reflect process changes/improvements and encourage MRO business for worn products.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance survey speed, efficiency, and accuracy within the team.
Assist in quoting projects and evaluating the strategic value of surveys.
Collaborate with sales representatives, distributors, and end users to gather information and assess the scope and requirements of potential survey projects.
Evaluate the strategic significance of survey opportunities based on factors such as market potential, customer relationships, and alignment with company goals and priorities.
Adhere to defined processes outlined in standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining consistency and quality in survey activities.