Manufacturing Engineer I Job at Regal Rexnord in Downers Grove

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for helping to drive cost reduction activities through process improvements to directly impact the overall performance objectives for the company and compliance to AS9100 and NADCAP requirements and/or division. This position significantly impacts Regal Rexnord's ability in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

This position is Located in Downers Grove, IL.

What you will do:

• Utilizes key mechanical design and manufacturing principles, such as Statics, Dynamics, Mechanical Design, Thermodynamics, Materials and Heat Transfer to effectively make decisions impacting product quality, delivery and cost
  
• Reduce scrap and non-conformances by eliminating waste and variation in all forms
  
• Drives root cause corrective actions to reduce non-conformances
  
• Optimize productivity through efficient, ergonomic and safe work station and tooling designs
  
• Remain current in new Manufacturing Engineering technology, new manufacturing techniques and new equipment. Recommend new approaches where feasible
  
• Lead and participate in Kaizen events based on VSM Roadmaps
  
• Utilizes RBS tools to solve problems and continuously improve. Strives to achieve facilitator certifications in specific RBS tools
  
• Promote and facilitate the use/establishment of continuous improvement tools.
  
• Assist in developing and implementing the lean manufacturing action plans to support achievement of strategy deployment and strategic business growth.
  
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist others in solving problems using problem solving tools such as DMAIC
  
• Develop and implement manufacturing cost out projects.
  
• Assist manufacturing and assembly associates to resolve set-up, tooling and fixture problems, special process (heat treatment, plating and welding) and selection of proper tooling and grinding wheels.
  
• Develop, maintain and implement process routings and set-up instructions for the production of parts and assemblies
  

What you will need:

• "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, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position."
  
• BS in Mechanical in Engineering required
  
• 0-2 years of engineering experience working in a manufacturing plant environment
  
• At least one year of 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 orientated with the ability to influence others without authority
  
• Experience with manufacturing high-speed mechanical seals (face, bellows, contact, frictionless) and mating rings a plus.
  

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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 $6.5B 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 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 or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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