Manufacturing Engineer III

Manufacturing Engineer III

The Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for applying engineering principles through planning and development of tools, methods, processes, and equipment that maximize quality of the final product in the most effective, efficient, and economic way possible. The position may be assigned to either Assembly or Machining operations. This role reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure quality of machined components and finished assemblies by identifying, evaluating, and resolving production, process, and quality problems.
• Analyze, plan, and design layout of work area, equipment, resources, and production methods to meet customer expectations and achieve internal takt attainment goals.
• Recommend improvements for worker efficiency and reduction of waste through striving for True North, restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment to support one-piece flow where applicable.
• Drive, coordinate and facilitate continuous improvement projects, kaizen events and cost improvement initiatives.
• Participate in daily WAR (walk around review) meetings on the production floor. Drive problem solving activities using Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) tools.
• Prepare estimates for implementation of process improvements including labor, equipment, material costs and assembly capabilities.
• Lead and coordinate equipment purchase, installation, or modification projects. Responsible for preparing CAPEX documents, project budget and timing.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications for equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to production needs and quality standards.
• Create and proof programs (as needed) for CNC (computer numerical control) machines and/or robotic and test equipment.
• Work closely with Design Engineering on product design changes and/or new product development to include evaluation of tooling, fixtures, workflow, and workstations. Owns and supports new product launches.
• Design workflow, workstations, and work cells in accordance with safety, environmental and ergonomic standards.
• Develop, maintain, and improve production routings to provide clear and necessary work instructions to production associates. Strive to improve quality and reduce product cost.
• Provide leadership, technical support, and instruction for manufacturing personnel on new assembly and/or machining procedures.
• Represent the Company in technical matters dealing with outside vendors and/or customers. Travel to observe new methods, trade shows or workshops, customer visits and repairs as required.
• Assist with work measurement programs and analyzing work samples for developing standards for labor utilization.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing production and/or machining environment with proven success in implementing process or product improvements is required.
• Education or training in CNC Machining, robotics, and/or test equipment is desired.
• Prior experience with mechanical assembly, product testing, electromechanical power transmission technology and applications is desired.
• Experience using advanced quality tools and/or lean manufacturing concepts is desired.

Critical Competencies

• Demonstrated safety orientation and compliance mindset.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills, including having a continuous improvement, "go and see" mindset and an advocate for driving change.
• Highly productive with a strong sense of urgency and orientation to details, accuracy, and excellent outcomes.
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to be self-directed and self-motivated, effectively manage time and multiple priorities, and meet deliverables in a timely manner.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes in internal processes, delays, or unexpected events to meet daily customer demand and on time delivery requirements, including performing any task required to meet department objectives.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, including weekends as required to support manufacturing needs.
• Demonstrated understanding of common manufacturing processes, equipment, or machinery, including strong knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with reading and understanding blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and performing complex mathematical calculations (including trigonometry).
• Strong analytical ability to recognize the need for modification of procedures or processes, identify root cause, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions where limited standardization or information exists.
• Strong interpersonal skills which foster teamwork and collaboration and develop high quality working relationships to influence, gain support, and achieve results. This includes strong cooperation with production, engineering, and maintenance personnel, as well as external customers and vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively deliver and transfer knowledge of technical concepts to production associates and respond to questions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle proprietary and sensitive information with integrity.
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with CAD and MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated understanding of finance, capital appropriations, and budgeting practices and ability to perform manufacturing analysis and estimate cost of labor, equipment, material, and assembly capabilities.
• Willing and able to occasionally travel domestically up to 25% to other RRX sites, vendor and/or customer visits, training events, trade shows, etc.