Design Engineer II

You’ll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday–Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday.

About the role

This position reports to the Power Efficiency Solutions Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering and Shared Lab Services. The Design Engineer II will lead Mechanical Design efforts for major New Product Development (NPD) projects, support sustainability engineering, and provide direct lab support including testing responsibilities with a focus on sound and vibration testing. The role also involves driving and supporting Value Engineering, Value Analysis (VAVE), and Material Cost Out (MCO) opportunities. Through the design cycle and sustainability efforts, this person will leverage software packages including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Sound Acquisition Software.

Responsibilities

• Complete electric motor and motor control housing mechanical designs, as well as components and accessories (castings, fabrications, shafts, end frames, mainframes, etc.) meeting market requirements and cost targets for New Product Development (NPD) and existing products.
• Analyze, model, and test mechanical systems to minimize noise and vibrations while optimizing acoustic performance.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities for existing products and designs.
• Manage engineering work and priorities of the project team to align with milestones and stretch goals of the project schedule (Stage Gate Process).
• Perform drawing review, approval, and release coordination.
• Write specifications (design specifications, drafting instructions, product specifications).
• Select and integrate components into design; interact with suppliers/vendors.
• Provide technical support to other departments.
• Create test plans, monitor tests, work with lab personnel, complete data analysis, and summarize results.
• Apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Lean processes, and material/component selection.
• Drive continuous improvement and demonstrate mastery in diverse settings.
• Support Product Part Approval Process (PPAP), supplier development, and qualification.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines.
• Capture, curate, and disseminate product knowledge within a cross-functional environment.
• Promote a safe working environment by following established safety policies and practices.
• Maintain unquestionable business and personal integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and development of industrial products or components, preferably with rotating machinery.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Projects).
• Depth and experience in sound and vibration or acoustic optimization.
• Experience in root cause analysis using formal problem-solving methods.
• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes, castings, fabrications, forgings, sheet metal parts, bearings, and/or fasteners.
• Ability to measure and test vibration and noise, including modal analysis in labs and field environments using microphones, sensors, modal hammers, and data acquisition software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment, effectively prioritize and execute tasks with urgency, and manage work per project plan.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, email, messaging, and video).
• Ability to develop and manage action plans for assigned technical projects (Project Management).
• Safety-conscious with the capability to work in a laboratory environment.
• Good listening, communication, and technical comprehension skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minor in Physics or Acoustics.
• Experience using an Anechoic chamber for sound measurements and signal processing equipment for analysis of sound and vibrational data.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), using ANSYS or similar software.
• Experience with Sound Acquisition Software, similar to Siemens SimCenter.
• Familiarity using Accelerometers or Anderometers to collect data.
• Experience in the HVAC industry or consumer electronics industry.
• Knowledge of electric motors.
• Experience with LabVIEW or equivalent programs.

Travel: Regional or global, less than 15%. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Benefits

• 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.

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates worldwide 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. Its portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. Regal Rexnord’s automation offering includes controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controlling motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The company serves end markets including 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 operates through three segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. It has offices and manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide.