Applications and Design Engineer

RBC Bearings; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings is looking for an Applications and Design Engineer in Westminster, SC. This role serves as a technical liaison between aerospace customers and RBC AeroStructures, focusing on cost-effective designs that meet performance and schedule needs. Responsibilities include partnering with customers, developing solutions, creating engineering drawings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace is required, along with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace required.
• 4+ years' experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with aerospace and defense customers to develop flight and structural control rod solutions.
• Review customer requirements and build‑to‑print designs for manufacturability.
• Develop cost models and support business cases for new opportunities.
• Create internal engineering drawings and technical proposals.
• Define test plans to qualify products to customer and industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drafting

Manufacturing methods

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace

Job description

Position Summary

The Applications and Design Engineer serves as a technical liaison between aerospace customers and RBC AeroStructures, translating customer requirements into manufacturable, cost‑effective designs that meet technical, schedule, and performance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with aerospace and defense customers to develop flight and structural control rod solutions.
• Review customer requirements and build‑to‑print designs for manufacturability.
• Develop cost models and support business cases for new opportunities.
• Create internal engineering drawings and technical proposals.
• Define test plans to qualify products to customer and industry standards.
• Support sales with technical expertise, presentations, and customer issue resolution.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on production‑related engineering issues.
• Contribute to new product development and intellectual property growth.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace.
• 4+ years’ experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing methods preferred.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.