Lead Design Engineer III - Industrial Electrical Solutions

Regal Rexnord; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Design Engineer III to lead the design and development of industrial electrical products at Marathon Special Products. You will drive concepts through launch, translating VOC into robust designs while collaborating with product management, engineering, and manufacturing.

This role emphasizes independent decision‑making, risk assessments, and proactive problem solving. The position is onsite in Bowling Green, OH, with occasional travel for supplier visits and validation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design, product engineering, or a related technical role
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field
• Strong drafting and mechanical design experience for manufactured products
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with product validation, testing, and design verification methods
• Demonstrated success managing engineering projects, tracking milestones, and meeting project schedules
• Ability to work independently and drive technical decisions with minimal supervision
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to independently troubleshoot design and application issues
• Ability to make sound technical decisions and drive work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with product requirements and business objectives
• Translate VOC and application requirements into product designs, specifications, and performance targets
• Develop detailed engineering concepts and drawings for customer proposals, design reviews, and product manufacturing
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments (DFMEA), and validation activities to ensure product performance and reliability
• Develop and validate prototypes, including creation of test plans and driving design iterations to meet product requirements
• Lead and support agency compliance efforts (e.g., UL, CSA, IEC) including design considerations and documentation
• Lead pre‑production builds, pilot runs, and validation testing to ensure successful product launch
• Troubleshoot design, quality, and field‑related issues and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement and product enhancement through post‑launch analysis, customer feedback, ECRs, and design update
• Provide technical leadership to cross‑functional teams and drive project execution across development stages

Skills

5+ years experience

Drafting

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Product validation

Independent work

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng/Design Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Design Engineer III to lead the design and development of industrial electrical products at Marathon Special Products. You will drive concepts through launch, translating VOC into robust designs while collaborating with product management, engineering, and manufacturing.

This role emphasizes independent decision‑making, risk assessments, and proactive problem solving. The position is onsite in Bowling Green, OH, with occasional travel for supplier visits and validation