Manufacturing Engineer
Columbia, IN - USA
Job Summary
Summary
Plan develop improve and support existing assembly processes including the investigation and evaluation of new processes. Identify equipment and tooling problems/concerns and develop countermeasures. The focus of this position is to support Production Associates and Team Leaders by helping to identify and remove waste (non value-added activity) from the value stream.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- This position will work closely with Production Team Leaders and other plant personnel to implement Lean Manufacturing projects to improve manufacturing efficiency/quality.
- Works as a part of a cross-functional team to review proposed manufacturing process and bring new products to production. Develops robust manufacturing processes to produce the product in the most efficient way possible.
- Evaluates and updates tooling and work stations. Works closely with the Product Engineering Department on major design changes and new product development.
- Coordinates technical activities with suppliers when introducing new purchased components and improving existing components. Reviews quotes for manufacturing feasibility and makes design recommendations.
- Works with Product Engineering Purchasing and Operations to implement internal product improvements cost saving opportunities etc.
- Manages change process at the manufacturing level (MCN-Manufacturing Change Notice)
- Has an active role in Lean Manufacturing activities that drive continuous improvement programs throughout the facility.
- Seeks out and learns about new technologies evaluates uses of these technologies to help improve our products and processes.
- Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arranges for purchase of equipment materials or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Effectively analyzes equipment needs and prepares thorough justification for Capital Equipment.
- Documents product designs and processes applies for patents when applicable.
- Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Critical Competencies
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Effective and collaborative problem-solving and group facilitation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills: positive persuasive motivating
- Analytical problem-solver: uses technical engineering and quantitative methods to understand problems design experimental programs collect and analyze data and derive practical recommendations and solutions.
- Strong understanding of statistical methods and tools for problem-solving
- Strong computer skills for communication and analysis
- Continually strives to build knowledge and skills specific to the products and processes
- Ability to function as leader team-builder and team-player
- Self-motivation drive energy and resilience
- Ability to train and mentor others in quality principles
- Quantitative and fact-based decision-making approach
- Solid business acumen
Key Performance Metrics
- Safety
- Internal and External PPM and Total Cost of Quality
- On time delivery
- EBITDA
Analytical Skills
Ability to utilize advanced mathematical concepts such as standard deviation probability statistics factor and regression analysis. Computer skills are required (spreadsheet word processing project management software).
Reasoning Skills
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions where limited standardization or information exists. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems and to deal effectively with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Other Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- High energy level
- Results-oriented
- Possess a working knowledge of materials manufacturing processes assembly processes and related technologies.
- Familiar with lean manufacturing techniques including Material Process/Kanban Standard Work and SMED.
Education and Experience Requirements
- A.S. in an Engineering discipline with mechanical aptitude required
- B.S. in an Engineering discipline preferred
- PLC programming & troubleshooting skills
- Tooling Development/Improvement experience
- Proficient in the use of Autocad/SolidWorks (preferable)
- Experience working in an ISOenvironment
- Possession of a thorough understanding of lean manufacturing principles
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Manufacturing/Process Engineer
Physical Demand and Work Environment:
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires occasional travel. The employee must be able to fly or drive out of town to attend meetings with customers and suppliers or attend training. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and to stand 75% of the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 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 .
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 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
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About Company
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.