Gearing Applications Engineer - Drive Technical Solutions

Dodge Industrial; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings seeks an Application Engineer (Gearing) to support both internal and external customers, lead small projects, and provide technical consultation across product lines. You will use 2D/3D CAD tools, write technical reports, and contribute to continuous product enhancements.

Entry to mid-level role with travel to meet clients, collaboration with engineering and operations teams, and a focus on customer experience and business performance.

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 an emphasis on 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.

Skills

MS Office

3D CAD

2D CAD

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

RBC Bearings seeks an Application Engineer (Gearing) to support both internal and external customers, lead small projects, and provide technical consultation across product lines. You will use 2D/3D CAD tools, write technical reports, and contribute to continuous product enhancements.

Entry to mid-level role with travel to meet clients, collaboration with engineering and operations teams, and a focus on customer experience and business performance.