Design Engineer III (VAVE)

Regal Rexnord; Apodaca; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Regal Rexnord's Gearing Division in Apodaca, Mexico is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead cross-functional projects, focus on productivity, cost reduction and design optimization. This role is onsite and requires strong English communication.

You will drive VAVE/MCO initiatives and support engineering for existing product lines. You will collaborate with Sourcing, Operations and international teams, applying 80/20 and Lean practices, performing cost analyses and guiding PPAP

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 7+ years’ relevant experience in a mechanical design or manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience leading meetings with cross-functional international teams and stakeholders.
• Strong English language skills (verbal, written, presenting).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and SolidWorks/GD&T knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Lead VAVE projects through a gated process with cross-functional teams.
• Gather component cost data and perform cost analysis to identify savings.
• Improve component designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Provide technical support for Sourcing and Quality teams (PPAP, drawings, deviations).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on product design and workflows.
• Create test plans to validate concepts and document conclusions.

Conocimientos

VAVE

Cost Analysis

DFM

Cross-functional leadership

English proficiency

Project management

Vendor collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

GD&T

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Descripción del empleo

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Strong proficiency in the English language (verbal, written, and presenting) is necessary for success in this role. Therefore, all CV's should be submitted in English.

Scope of role

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

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.

About Regal Rexnord

Regal 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.

Notification to Agencies

Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.