Design Engineer III

Design Engineer

Scope of role The Design Engineering position is crucial to the support of Regal Rexnord\'s Commercial Gearing operations and cost reduction efforts, which are aligned with the company\'s Business Strategy and Operating Plan. The Design Engineer is responsible for executing design engineering initiatives to support production of existing product lines, as well as identifying and executing projects to improve component costs. Assignments will involve aspects of design engineering, material cost out (MCO) activities, 80/20 business philosophy, project management, vendor collaboration, and continuous improvement. This position is a hybrid role based out of Regal Rexnord\'s Union Grove, Wisconsin facility and will report directly to the Commercial Gearing Engineering Manager (VAVE). Less than 10% travel is required.

Essential Responsibilities Design and analyze gear drive components and accessories (gears, bearings, shafts, castings, fabrications), and update or maintain engineering documentation and standards. Apply engineering knowledge to support the shipment goals of the production operation teams through review and disposition of manufactured part variances and purchased part substitutions. Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering regarding product design and manufacturing including evaluation of workflow, assembly, and associated costs. Manage VAVE projects through a gated process, collaborating with cross-functional team members to optimize products and achieve savings goals (VAVE/MCO/VCP). Gather component cost data, perform cost analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities. Improve or optimize component designs considering manufacturability, quality, and cost, with an understanding of required design analysis methods. When appropriate, create test plans to validate design concepts and material or manufacturing changes, summarizing results and documenting conclusions. Provide technical support to the Sourcing and Quality teams with vendor pre-approval, PPAP Charter creation, drawing / specification / deviation review, and PPAP part approvals. Regularly go to Gemba at assigned production facility and be a resource for technical support, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and implementing design improvements. Travel as needed to other facilities to observe current methods, implement changes, and participate in problem-solving or kaizen events.

Professional Experience/Qualifications 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. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited...