Design Engineer III (VAVE)

Description

This Engineering position is located at Regal Rexnord’s Gearing Division facility in Apodaca, Mexico and is responsible for leading projects and engineering activities which are critical to achieve company goals and customer demands.

The Engineer will be responsible for identifying, executing, and supporting projects to improve productivity and component costs, providing technical support for Sourcing and Operations projects, and supporting the production of existing product lines. You will be required to work independently and with cross-functional teams. Assignments will involve aspects of project management, material cost out (MCO) activities, design engineering, productivity improvement, 80/20 business philosophy, vendor collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This position reports directly to a US -based functional manager and will regularly interact with other US and India team members, plant operations personnel, and stakeholders. Therefore, strong proficiency in English (verbal, written, and presenting) is necessary for success. The work arrangements are fully onsite and less than 10% travel is required.

• Manage VAVE projects through a gated process, collaborating with cross-functional team members and influencing support teams to optimize products and achieve savings goals (VAVE/MCO/VCP).
• Gather component cost data, perform cost analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Improve or optimize component designs considering manufacturability, quality, and cost, with an understanding of required design analysis and manufacturing methods.
• Provide technical support to the Sourcing and Quality teams with vendor pre-approval, PPAP Charter creation, drawing / specification / deviation review, and PPAP part approvals.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering regarding product design and manufacturing including evaluation of workflow and assembly to improve productivity and associated costs.
• When required, create test plans to validate design concepts and material or manufacturing changes, summarizing results and documenting conclusions.
• Apply engineering knowledge to support the shipment goals of the production teams through review and disposition of manufactured part variances and purchased part substitutions.
• Regularly “Go to Gemba” as a resource for technical support, troubleshooting, resolving issues, and implementing design improvements.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s (licenciatura) degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 7+ years’ relevant experience in a mechanical design or manufacturing engineering role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead meetings and/or calls directly with internal personnel, cross-functional international teams, and stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with the English language, including effective use of diverse communication methods and channels (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processes with a demonstrated ability to apply them to product design and/or manufacture, along with a working knowledge of SolidWorks CAD design and drawing GD&T principles.
• Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced, results/metric-driven environment, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks with a sense of urgency and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% to production facilities to observe current methods or implement changes.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous project management experience.
• Knowledge of industrial gearboxes and the design and/or manufacturing processes of components such as gears, shafts, castings, and fabrications.
• Experience in Oracle and SAP ERP systems, with the ability to leverage these tools for project management and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and develop creative solutions to engineering problems.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement tools: 80/20, Standard Work, Visual Management, Gemba, & Problem Solving.

Critical Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills fostering teamwork and collaboration, developing high-quality working relationships to influence, gain support, and achieve results. This includes cooperation with operations, supply chain, product management, engineering, as well as external customers and vendors.
• Project Management: Ability to manage workload and priorities to meet milestone dates and stretch goals, and to monitor projects through a gated process.
• Results-Oriented and Self-Motivated: Self-directed and motivated, effectively managing time and multiple priorities to meet deliverables in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, capable of effectively delivering and transferring technical knowledge to production associates and responding to questions.
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Demonstrates solid problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities, maintaining a continuous improvement mindset and proactively driving change.
• Safety Orientation and Compliance: Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and adherence to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department.
• Software Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced proficiency with CAD and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Confidentiality and Integrity: Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle proprietary and sensitive information with integrity.
• Regal Rexnord Values: Role model for Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency. Regularly communicates the Core Values and reinforces accountability and alignment of behaviors.

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