Manufacturing Engineer III

The Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for applying engineering principles through planning and development of tools, methods, processes, and equipment that maximize quality of the final product in the most effective, efficient, and economic way possible. The position may be assigned to either Assembly or Machining operations.

This role reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager.

• Maintain and ensure quality of machined components and finished assemblies by identifying, evaluating, and resolving production, process, and quality problems.
• Analyze, plan, and design layout of work area, equipment, resources, and production methods to meet customer expectations and achieve internal takt attainment goals.
• 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.
• Drive, coordinate and facilitate continuous improvement projects, kaizen events and cost improvement initiatives.
• Participate in daily WAR (walk around review) meetings on the production floor.  Drive problem solving activities using Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) tools.
• Prepare estimates for implementation of process improvements including labor, equipment, material costs and assembly capabilities. 
• Lead and coordinate equipment purchase, installation, or modification projects. Responsible for preparing CAPEX documents, project budget and timing.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications for equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to production needs and quality standards.
• Create and proof programs (as needed) for CNC (computer numerical control) machines and/or robotic and test equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Represent the Company in technical matters dealing with outside vendors and/or customers.  Travel to observe new methods, trade shows or workshops, customer visits and repairs as required.
• Assist with work measurement programs and analyzing work samples for developing standards for labor utilization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing production and/or machining environment with proven success in implementing process or product improvements is required.
• Education or training in CNC Machining, robotics, and/or test equipment is desired.
• Prior experience with mechanical assembly, product testing, electromechanical power transmission technology and applications is desired.
• Experience with turning, milling, and grinding processes is desired.
• Experience with gear design (hobbing, skiving, and grinding) is desired.
• Prior experience with mechanical assembly, product testing, electromechanical power transmission technology and applications is desired.
• Experience using advanced quality tools and/or lean manufacturing concepts is desired.

“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.”

• 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 in a timely manner.
• 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, equipment, or machinery, including strong knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with reading and understanding blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and performing complex mathematical calculations (including trigonometry).
• 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 strong cooperation with production, engineering, and maintenance personnel, as well as 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).
• Demonstrated understanding of finance, capital appropriations, and budgeting practices and ability to perform manufacturing analysis and estimate cost of labor, equipment, material, and assembly capabilities.
• Willing and able to occasionally travel domestically up to 25% to other RRX sites, vendor and/or customer visits, training events, trade shows, etc.

• 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

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected].

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