Sr. Design Engineer

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career?  Would you enjoy working in the rapidly growing and continually evolving Aerospace Industry?  If so, look no further, Rexnord Aerospace, a division of Regal Rexnord, is looking to add a few new design engineers to join our rapidly growing team.  We have a beautiful, new state of the art building located in Downers Grove, IL and we offer a fantastic culture and strong prospects for you to grow your career.  Come soar with us! 

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with the Marketing Team, Sales, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing and Operations to ensure we deliver a successful project, on time, at acceptable revenues, with zero quality defects
• Maintain ownership of numerous new product introductions, development activities and Engineering projects across all functional lines and operating sites
• Manage projects tightly to detailed master program schedules and milestones.  Coordinate schedule compliance for all deliverables.  Manage impact of material and delivery schedules to the operational aspects of the business
• Lead and Participate in RBS events (the company’s operating management system based on the Toyota Production System and the Strategy Deployment Process - advanced Hoshin Planning methodology)
• Maintain and improve existing products
• Train and mentor less senior engineers
• Create and maintain policies, procedures, engineering standards, programs, and work instructions
• Assist in Identifying & driving continuous improvement opportunities within the facilities and at our supplier’s locations.
• Contribute to the breakthrough product development process

Job Requirements, Capabilities and Success Factors

• 10+ years of Engineering Work Experience in the field of design of mechanical components (bearings and/or mechanical seals)
• 5+ years experience in New Product/New Process Development
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline, Master’s degree preferred
• Working knowledge of 3D Solid Modeling software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, CREO, and/or CATIA
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint 
• Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus
• Strong customer service orientation/ High level of interpersonal skills  
• Capable of working and leading within a team structure
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Strong writing/administrative skills, including computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, Minitab, etc.) 
• Working knowledge of engineering part drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Background in metal manufacturing environment including metal cutting and grinding is required 
• Experience in root cause analysis and formal problem solving techniques 
• Demonstrated success in the ability to consistently multitask 
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management 
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment is desirable 
• Knowledge of Stage Gate Process
• Capable of occasional travel to customers and other plants
• General working knowledge of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools (including SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, DMAIC, FAI, Cost of Quality) 

Competencies

• Action Oriented: Readily takes on challenges without unnecessary planning; identifies and seizes new opportunities; steps up to handle tough challenges
• Manages Complexity: Asks the right questions to accurately analyze a situation; Acquires data from multiple sources when solving problems; uncovers root causes to difficult problems; evaluates pros, cons, risks, and benefits of different solution options.
• Resourcefulness: Marshals resources to get things done; orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal; gets the most out of limited resources; applies knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts.
• Cultivates Innovation: Comes up with useful ideas that are new better or unique; introduces new ways of looking at problems; can take a creative idea and put it into practice; encourages diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipates the impact of emerging technologies and makes adjustments; sans the environment for new technical skills, knowledge or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance, rejects low impact or fad technologies; readily learns and adopts new technologies
• Customer Focus: Gains insight into customer needs; identifies opportunities that benefit the customer; builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations; establishes and maintains effective customer relationships

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

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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