Manufacturing Engineer II
Regal Rexnord · Downers Grove, IL · 3 wk ago
Engineering$85k–$100k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Manufacturing Engineer role is located fully onsite at a designated Regal Rexnord office. This position significantly impacts safety, quality, delivery, and cost within the company, and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes key mechanical design and manufacturing principles to make decisions impacting product quality, delivery, and cost
- Reduces scrap and non-conformances by eliminating waste and variation in all forms
- Drives root cause corrective actions to reduce non-conformances
- Optimizes productivity through efficient, ergonomic, and safe work station and tooling designs
- Remains current in new Manufacturing Engineering technology, new manufacturing techniques, and new equipment
- Leads and participates in Kaizen events based on Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Roadmaps
- Uses Root Cause Analysis (RBS) tools to solve problems and continuously improve
- Strives to achieve facilitator certifications in specific RBS tools
- Promotes and facilitates the use/establishment of continuous improvement tools
- Aids in developing and implementing lean manufacturing action plans to support strategy deployment and strategic business growth
- Analyzes and resolves work problems using problem-solving tools such as DMAIC
- Develops and implements manufacturing cost-out projects
- Assists manufacturing and assembly associates in resolving set-up, tooling, and fixture problems, special processes (heat treatment, plating, and welding), and selecting proper tooling and grinding wheels
- Develops, maintains, and implements process routings and set-up instructions for the production of parts and assemblies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field required
- 2-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing plant environment
- Experience with grinding, turning, and milling machinery preferred
- Strong understanding of key manufacturing principles, such as Statics, Dynamics, Mechanical Design, Thermodynamics, Materials and Heat Transfer
- Ability to extract critical data and analyze data to make informed business decisions
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt a plus
- Excellent computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, etc.)
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management
- Team-oriented with the ability to influence others without authority
- Experience with manufacturing high-speed mechanical seals (face, bellows, contact, frictionless) and mating rings a plus
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is based on experience: $85,000 - $100,000. Additional benefits include:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Matching 401(k) contribution
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Tuition assistance
How to Apply
To apply, external candidates should visit www.regalrexnord.com and upload a current resume. Internal associates must sign into RRX Talent Hub, click Username and Password, and apply with a current resume.