Design Engineer II at Regal Rexnord Columbia City, IN

Regal Rexnord Corporation; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

FSA

Paid time off

401k with match

AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord in Indiana is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to manage the electro-mechanical brake product portfolio within Design Engineering. You will collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to advance new designs from concept to release.

The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, applying GD&T, performing tolerance analyses, and generating BOMs and ECNs. Travel up to 10% domestically to support customers and field sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years in product or process development of industrial products; internships and accomplishments may credit toward experience.
• Willingness and ability to work hands-on to build, develop, and troubleshoot new products.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, professional journals, technical manuals, safety rules, and government regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from various stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design Engineering and cross-functional departments within the plant and R&D lab.
• Manage technical ownership and content for the electro-mechanical brake product portfolio.
• Lead VAVE initiatives and product improvement projects within Design Engineering.
• Prepare customer reports documenting verification and validation activities for new designs, changes, or deviations.
• Work directly with customers to support new applications and custom design solutions.
• Prepare or oversee creation of accurate engineering drawings for new or revised designs; apply GD&T.
• Develop strong product knowledge and apply it to customer applications.
• Perform tolerance stack-up calculations for multi-component systems and apply relevant standards.
• Source, validate, and support components or assemblies with test lab technicians.
• Prepare BOMs and release ECNs.
• Utilize 3D solid modeling CAD software and FEA tools for design and analysis.
• Adhere to safety rules and report unsafe conditions; travel up to 10% domestically.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hands-on

Reading drawings

Verbal/written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

CAD software

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with Design Engineering and cross‑functional departments within the manufacturing plant and R&D lab.
• Manage technical ownership and content for the electro‑mechanical brake product portfolio.
• Lead VAVE initiatives and product improvement projects within the Design Engineering department.
• Prepare customer reports documenting verification and validation activities associated with new designs, changes, or deviations.
• Work directly with customers to support new applications and custom design solutions.
• Prepare or oversee the creation of accurate engineering drawings for new or revised designs.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles to designs.
• Develop strong product knowledge and apply it to specific customer applications.
• Perform tolerance stack‑up calculations for multi‑component systems and apply appropriate standards related to strength of materials, torque, fit, temperature, and performance.
• Source, validate, and support components or assemblies in collaboration with test lab technicians.
• Prepare bills of material (BOMs) and release engineering change notices (ECNs).
• Utilize 3D solid modeling CAD software and finite element analysis (FEA) tools for product design and analysis.
• Adhere to all safety rules and report unsafe or questionable conditions to management.
• Travel up to 10% domestically, primarily to customer locations or other Regal Rexnord facilities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product or process development of industrial products; relevant internships and demonstrated accomplishments may be credited toward experience.
• Willingness and ability to work hands‑on to build, develop, and troubleshoot new products.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, professional journals, technical manuals, safety rules, and government regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from employees, management, customers, and the public.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with high‑reliability products, industrial automation, or export‑controlled products.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks

Restrictions

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position .

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affymative 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. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].