Application Engineer: CAD-Driven Solutions & Innovation

RBC Bearings; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings in Simpsonville, SC is seeking an entry-level Application Engineer to join our engineering team. You will act as a functional engineer, drive decision-making, support internal and external customers, lead small projects, and help elevate product performance through continuous improvements.

You will work with product designers, provide installation support, travel to client sites, and contribute to technical reports and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant field.
• 0-10 years of engineering, manufacturing, or related technical experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and 3D/2D drafting and modeling software.
• Strong analytical skills with critical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Ability to adapt and multi-task based on departmental needs.
• Good team player with strong collaboration skills.
• General understanding of basic project management skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for new and changing ideas.
• Lean Yellow Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide product and application-based technical customer service via phone, email, and chat.
• Provide technical expertise with product selection and installation support, recommending creative solutions to customer issues.
• Work directly with product designers to ensure model and drawing accuracy.
• Occasionally travel to provide on-site customer service, including training, installation support, and diagnosis.
• Collaborate with other business functions, including manufacturing, supply chain, product management, R&D, and quality.
• Create new part numbers and establish/maintain BOMs.
• Manage cost reduction and lean/continuous improvement projects, including laboratory testing, design, and qualification.
• Regular attendance at work is essential.

Skills

MS Office

CAD (2D/3D)

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project management basics

Entrepreneurial mindset

Lean Yellow Belt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

RBC Bearings in Simpsonville, SC is seeking an entry-level Application Engineer to join our engineering team. You will act as a functional engineer, drive decision-making, support internal and external customers, lead small projects, and help elevate product performance through continuous improvements.

You will work with product designers, provide installation support, travel to client sites, and contribute to technical reports and knowledge transfer.