SUMMARY
The primary objective of the Manufacturing Engineering Team is to continuously improve manufacturing processes by removing obstacles to Safety Quality Delivery and Productivity. The Manufacturing Engineer II - Plating provides engineering support for plating process design and optimization tooling troubleshooting new equipment procurement and regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Plating Support ME will work with the associates in the area Plating Quality Tech EH&S Materials Team and other support functions to do the following:
Ensure regulatory compliance of all processes and operations ( OSHA EPAVDEQ etc..)
Create and maintain Job Hazards Analysis (JHA) documents
Lead 6S improvements
Maintain and improve tooling
Disposition Plating related discrepancies
Track yield and lead problem solving related to yield issues
Lead problem solving efforts to resolve production and compliance issues
Purchase and direct the maintenance of plating related equipment including writing capital request as needed
Lead safety improvement efforts personnel equipment and environmental
Create and update plating specific operations on routers
Create and update plating process documents (IM KPS etc.)
Determine processes flows for non-standard processes
Lead efforts to improve process productivity and regulatory compliance
Create and oversee Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) plans for baths and equipment
Lead waste stream planning efforts
Manage regulatory audits and lead corrective action plans resulting from audits
Develop and manage training plans and conduct training audits of new associates
Establish plans and methods for purchasing chemicals and other consumables
Create a system for retaining and maintaining plating related records such as SDS purchases material certifications etc.
Create reaction plans for non-standard conditions in any of the plating process from both the standpoint of safety and process quality
Serve as a backup for certain critical tasks normally performed by the Quality Technician
Critical Competencies
Must have a strong problem-solving mindset with a history of defining root cause and applying permanent countermeasures.
Demonstrated experience/skills in the following Kaizen events: Standard Work 6S Variation Reduction Kaizen (VRK)
Strong communication skills - ability to interact with people at all levels of organization
Knowledge of plating operations and best practices.
Ability to utilize performance data to identify areas for improvement.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required Skills and Experience:
BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering a related discipline or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word Excel and Power Point
Able to create and interpret part drawings and process documents.
Demonstrated ability to lead a small team or to work independently with little to no oversite
Desired Skills and Experience:
5 years of manufacturing experience.
Plating and other chemical surface treatment processes
Project management of team and individual projects
Working in a Lean Production environment and using 3 or more of the following tools:
o Single piece flow
o Variation reduction
o Standard work
o Value stream mapping
Physical Demand and Work Environment:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demandsthe physical demands of the job including bending sitting and lifting and driving.
Work environment More than half of the Manufacturing Engineers time will be spent on the production floor. The reminder of their time will be spent in an office environment.
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.
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys 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 Companys 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 Companys 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 .
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 pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information 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 youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email 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
Regal Beloit and Rexnord Corporation merged in 2001 to create Regal Rexnord. Find out more about the brands that make up our power transmission portfolio.