Applications/Design Engineer III (APPLI006626)

RBC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time

401k Savings & Investment Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA/FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Gym & Rideshare Incentives

Legal Insurance/Identity Theft

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated is seeking an Applications/Design Engineer III to design, develop, and test bearing products. You will work with customers and cross-functional teams to solve design challenges and expand our bearing portfolio.

The role involves translating requirements into robust designs, performing stress and FEA analyses, and guiding a design team while ensuring compliance with AS9100D/ISO-9001:2015. Up to 25% travel is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in component design layout, modeling, detail design, and analysis.
• Military service substitutions may count toward required experience.
• US Person required; punctuality and attendance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to satisfy application needs.
• Convert customer requirements into bearing designs.
• Perform engineering analysis (stress, FEA, fatigue).
• Direct designers and drafters in concepts and optimization.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Travel approximately 25%.

Skills

Component design

3D modeling

Finite element analysis

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associates degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

MathCAD

Job description

Applications/Design Engineer III (APPLI006626)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: APPLI006626

• Posted : September 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

With continual growth comes opportunity, and Kahr Bearing has an immediate opening for an Applications/Design Engineer III.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, or designee, this is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Kahr Bearing Engineering team responsible for design, development, and testing of new and existing products and supporting manufacturing. This position will work directly with our customers and sales team and collaborate with all areas of the organization, including engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and sales, to provide solutions to the customers’ design challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with customers to satisfy their application needs. Support our external sales and business management personnel by making visits to customers to promote our capabilities.
• Create new relationships with customers to expand business and build portfolio for all of RBC as well as Kahr Bearing.
• Identify market needs and establish new business opportunities with customers
• Convert customer requirements into bearing designs.
• Derive application loading, cycles, and other operating conditions relevant to the bearing application. Based on these inputs, select or alter existing bearing designs to meet customer requirements
• Educate customers and non-technical associates on bearing best practices
• Develop customer proposals, work with sales to present product offerings to customers
• Review and revise designs for completeness and proper application of engineering principles
• Responsible for the quality and delivery of engineering design documentation to meet customer needs while supporting business objectives and schedules
• Perform engineering analysis (stress, FEA, fatigue) and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and/or sustain the production of existing designs
• Direct designers and drafters in design concepts and optimization
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Write test plans and test reports in support of new programs
• Develop pathfinder production procedures and methods for new products
• Participate in understanding, implementing, and maintaining the Company Quality Policy in accordance with AS-9100D and/or ISO-9001:2015 requirements
• Drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in design processes and techniques
• Evaluate manufacturing issues and determine and direct path forward
• Complete Root Cause Analysis and improvements to parts and processes
• Travel approximately 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering curriculum with 6+ years full-time prior relevant engineering experience ORAssociates degree in Engineering curriculum or related technical field with 8+ years prior relevant engineering experience
• Technical/engineering experience with emphasis on component design layout and modeling, detail design, and analysis
• Each 3 consecutive years of military service where the primary job function was maintenance and/or flight line operations that included the direct responsibility of maintaining aircraft and aircraft systems may be substituted for 1 year relevant engineering experience as required above
• Must be a US Person
• Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of the importance of customer relationships and ability to develop them
• Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Understanding of bearing design principles and usages
• Ability to investigate, diagnose and resolve complex technical problems and communicate in clear, simple terms
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering
• Understanding of metal forming and manufacturing methods of bearings
• Ability to effectively balance technical design maturity and manufacturing capability
• Knowledge of the following analyses and methods: stress and fatigue, FEA, weight, vibration, thermal, corrosion control, FMEA, FMECA, wear analysis, and material and process controls
• Understanding of platings, coatings, and other metal finishes and applicability in bearings
• Experience with low friction composites
• 3D modeling and drawing creation with Creo or equivalent software
• MathCAD software familiarity
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M GD&T standard and familiarity with engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of root cause and corrective action
• Knowledge in risk identification and assessment
• Understanding of quality systems, configuration management systems, and data management systems
• Knowledge of program management tools and project planning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Join the RBC - Kahr Bearing Legacy

RBC Bearings Incorporated(NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines, and land-based vehicles.

At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargent’s continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
• 401k Savings & Investment Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• HSA/FSA
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Gym & Rideshare Incentives
• Legal Insurance/Identity Theft

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves…

• Integrity- We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible, and accountable for decisions and actions.
• Respects and Values People- We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes, and supports the accomplishments, talents, and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Customer Focus- We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities is responsive with strong customer service skills, product, and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork- We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas, and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others, and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Results Focus- We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing, and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Continual Improvement- We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate, and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities is innovative and has a problem-solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DISABLED

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering.

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