Manufacturing Process Engineer

Role Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a crucial role in leveraging engineering methodologies to enhance the planning and development of tools, techniques, processes, and machinery aimed at optimizing the quality of the final output while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This position may focus on either Assembly or Machining operations.

This role is directly accountable to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of machined parts and completed assemblies by identifying, assessing, and resolving issues related to production, processes, and quality.
• Conduct analysis, planning, and design of work area layouts, equipment, resources, and production techniques to fulfill customer requirements and meet internal takt time goals.
• Propose enhancements for workforce efficiency and waste reduction by pursuing True North principles, restructuring job roles, reorganizing workflows, and relocating workstations and equipment to facilitate one-piece flow where feasible.
• Lead, coordinate, and promote continuous improvement initiatives, kaizen events, and cost-saving projects.
• Engage in daily WAR (walk around review) meetings on the shop floor, driving problem-solving activities using RBS tools.
• Prepare cost estimates for the implementation of process enhancements, including labor, equipment, material costs, and assembly capabilities.
• Oversee and coordinate projects related to equipment acquisition, installation, or modification, including the preparation of CAPEX documentation, project budgets, and timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ascertain product specifications for equipment, materials, or components, and evaluate products based on production needs and quality standards.
• Develop and validate programs (as necessary) for CNC (computer numerical control) machines and/or robotic and testing equipment.
• Design workflows, workstations, and work cells in compliance with safety, environmental, and ergonomic standards.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance production routings to provide clear and essential work instructions to production staff, focusing on quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Offer leadership, technical guidance, and training for manufacturing personnel on new assembly and/or machining processes.
• Potentially represent the organization in technical discussions with external vendors and/or clients, including travel to observe new methodologies, trade shows, workshops, customer visits, and repairs as necessary.
• Assist in work measurement initiatives and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.

Essential Competencies

This position adheres to policies and procedures established by the State Department, and applicants must meet these requirements to be eligible for the role.

• Strong safety orientation and compliance mindset.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and a proactive approach to driving change.
• Highly productive with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, ensuring excellent outcomes.
• Results-driven with a demonstrated capacity to follow specific instructions, manage time effectively, and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and flexible in response to changes in internal processes, delays, or unforeseen events to meet daily customer demands and on-time delivery goals.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends, as necessary to support manufacturing operations.
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes, equipment, or machinery, with knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic applications.
• Proficient in interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and performing complex mathematical calculations.
• Strong analytical skills to identify the need for modifications in procedures or processes, determine root causes, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that foster teamwork and collaboration, developing high-quality working relationships to influence and achieve results.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to production associates and address inquiries.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle proprietary information with integrity.
• Intermediate proficiency in CAD and MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of finance, capital appropriations, and budgeting practices, with the ability to perform manufacturing analysis and estimate costs related to labor, equipment, materials, and assembly capabilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% for visits to other sites, vendor and/or customer engagements, training events, and trade shows.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
• Education or training in CNC Machining, robotics, and/or testing equipment is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in a dynamic manufacturing or machining environment, with a proven track record of implementing process or product improvements, is required.
• Experience with products that have tolerances less than 0.0005" is preferred.
• Familiarity with turning, milling, and grinding processes is desired.
• Experience in gear design (hobbing, skiving, and grinding) is preferred.
• Prior experience with mechanical assembly, product testing, and electromechanical power transmission technology is beneficial.
• Experience utilizing advanced quality tools and/or lean manufacturing principles is preferred.

Physical Demands:
Potential physical demands may include frequent sitting and occasional bending and stooping. Sensory demands may include hearing and vision. Ability to lift and/or maneuver up to 30 pounds without assistance, or heavier loads with the aid of a lifting device for setting up test equipment. Must be capable of working in a typical manufacturing environment and traveling to various facilities, which may involve walking, climbing, and navigating around operational equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

The majority of time is spent in a manufacturing production setting where personal protective equipment must be worn, and safety protocols must be followed.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leave Options
• Tuition Assistance Programs

Regal Rexnord is a publicly traded global industrial manufacturer with a workforce of 30,000 dedicated associates worldwide, committed to delivering sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air-moving subsystems are essential for creating motion. A diverse portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion for various industrial applications. The Company's automation solutions, which include controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, manage motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical instruments.

The Company's end markets benefit from significant demand trends and include sectors such as factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data centers, warehousing, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industry, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord operates through three main segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control, with offices and manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located globally.

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, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by applicable law or government contract), disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, building a team that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Notification to Agencies: Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third parties for hires made.