Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing EngineerRegal Rexnord is looking for a senior-level engineering professional responsible for leading complex manufacturing improvement initiatives, capital projects, process optimization efforts, and technical problem-solving activities. This role works out of our Union Grove, WI site which is the center of excellence for gear boxes.The role serves as a subject matter expert within the manufacturing organization, providing technical leadership across multiple production areas while driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost that support operational excellence and business growth.Key Responsibilities:Technical LeadershipServe as the technical lead for assembly and other manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems.Act as a key technical resource for production, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.Provide engineering leadership for major plant initiatives and strategic improvement projects.Establish engineering standards, best practices, and process governance across manufacturing operations.Safety LeadershipChampion safety initiatives and foster a proactive safety culture throughout manufacturing operations.Lead risk reduction efforts through engineering controls, machine guarding improvements, and ergonomic enhancements.Participate in incident investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.Ensure all engineering activities comply with applicable safety standards and regulations.Process Optimization and Continuous ImprovementLead high-impact initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and operational efficiency.Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools to drive sustainable improvements.Lead root cause investigations into chronic manufacturing and quality issues.Analyze process performance data and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve manufacturing capability.Capital Equipment and Facility ProjectsLead capital expenditure projects from concept development through implementation and project closeout and ensure projects meet safety, quality, financial, and operational objectives.Develop business cases, cost justifications, ROI calculations, and project schedules.Specify, evaluate, select, and commission manufacturing equipment, automation systems, tooling, and fixtures.Coordinate with and communicate to suppliers, contractors, maintenance personnel, and operations teams during project execution.Manufacturing ExcellenceDevelop and implement manufacturing strategies that support long-term plant growth and competitiveness.Drive standardization of processes, work instructions, and operational controls.Support new product introductions through process design, equipment qualification, and production readiness activities.Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies and recommend implementation opportunities.Quality and Regulatory ComplianceLead cross-functional corrective and preventive action activities. Partner with Quality to improve process capability and reduce defects, scrap, and rework.Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer, quality, environmental, and safety requirements.Required Skills and Qualifications:Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment. Extensive experience with assembly processes.Demonstrated success leading complex process improvement and capital project initiatives. Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.Experience with root cause analysis, statistical problem solving, and process optimization.Proficiency in manufacturing performance metrics and data analysis.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.Preferred QualificationsExperience in machining, metalworking, tooling, automation, or high-volume manufacturing.Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification, or willingness to.Experience managing simultaneous initiatives and projects, especially plant transformation or automation projects.Knowledge of ERP, MES, and manufacturing data systems.Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug CoverageSpending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)Paid Time Off and Holidays401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer ContributionsLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid LeavesTuition AssistanceAbout Regal RexnordRegal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's 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 Company's 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 Company's 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 RegalRexnord.com.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRegal 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. 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