Manufacturing Engineer II

regalrexnord; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with matching contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvements in assembly and machine shop cells in West Chester, PA. You will own process flows, standard work, tooling validation, and documentation while guiding lean initiatives across the plant.

You will design fixtures, write tooling specifications with SolidWorks, and collaborate with quality to resolve issues using RCCM/8D style problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience required
• Previous experience with Lean Manufacturing / Problem Solving tools is preferred
• Previous Experience with QS and ISO requirements is preferred

Responsibilities

• Acts as PRIMARY OWNER for technical questions and challenges from assembly/ machine operators. Answers process related questions promptly
• Leads DAILY MANAGEMENT to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, Cost and Growth performance in area of responsibility
• Performs ROOT CAUSE & COUNTERMEASURE analysis (RCCM's) of internal and external quality issues; troubleshoots defects
• Submits & executes Deviation and Engineering Change Order requests as needed
• Works closely with Quality Team on external customer returns (RMA's) including analysis of defects and implementation of countermeasures

Skills

Quality systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

CMM

Caliper

Micrometer

Gages

Job description

Work Model:

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

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading process improvements in the manufacturing cells associated with the Assembly and Machine Shop production lines. This person will maintain safe and reliable manufacturing processes to ensure maximized product yield and throughput. They will be responsible for the process flow and documentation of standard work as well as the design & validation of new tools, fixtures and machines. The Manufacturing Engineer will have full ownership for specific manufacturing process(es). In addition, they will lead and supervise lean initiatives governed by the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS).

This position is located in West Chester, PA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as PRIMARY OWNER for technical questions and challenges from assembly/ machine operators. Answers process related questions promptly
• Reacts quickly to initial quality, tooling, and equipment issues to keep production running
• Lead DAILY MANAGEMENT to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, Cost and Growth performance in area of responsibility Collects and compiles data for cell level SQDIPCG (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, Cost, Growth)
• Establishes regular communication of data to associates and affected persons
• Create action plan and executes to drives actions to successfully meet goals
• Performs ROOT CAUSE & COUNTERMEASURE analysis (RCCM's) of internal and external quality issues Collects and receives first signals of potential defective product in area of ownership, troubleshoots, and provides feedback to operators on initial disposition
• Performs MRB (Material Review Board) daily. Identify plan for disposition/rework/salvage of defective parts originating in area of ownership
• Submits & executes Deviation and Engineering Change Order requests as needed
• Works closely with Quality Team on external customer returns (RMA's) including analysis related to defects originating in area of ownership, both determination of root cause and implementation of countermeasures through 8D methodology and other problem-solving tools.
• Performs basic TROUBLESHOOTING / REPAIRS of EQUIPMENT in area of ownership Perform initial mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to determine root cause of equipment failures
• Assists Maintenance with minor repairs and troubleshooting of equipment. Escalate to Maintenance staff as required
• Ensure Equipment Preventative Maintenance is performed in a timely manner
• Ensure calibration/validation are completed
• Conducts PROCESS IMPROVEMENT activities Conduct Installation, Operation and Process qualification on new and existing equipment/ tooling/ processes.
• Identify new/ upgrade needs for equipment and write Capital Acquisition Requests
• Ensure repeatability and reproducibility of processes, testing, measurement and analytical equipment
• Specifies manufacturing methods and part routings
• Performs time studies or observe/capture standard work
• Participate and conduct standard work (SW), Variation Reduction Kaizen (VRK), as well as other Kaizen activities to improve stability of processes
• Specifies and orders tooling and equipment, consumables as needed.
• Designs and documents fixturing and tools using SolidWorks software and applying GD&T, Tolerance stack up analysis.
• Maintains DOCUMENTATION related to part routings, work instructions and inspection
• Creates/updates Process Documentation for areas of ownership - Routers, OMS, MP, QSB
• Compiles and writes training material and conduct training/coaching sessions on quality control and manufacturing activities
• Supports NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT as needed

Critical Competencies

• High sense of urgency and results driven
• A strong understanding of quality systems and other process improvement tools preferred
• Familiarity with various manufacturing equipment and processes (laser welding, transfer molding) preferred
• Working knowledge of inspection and measurement tools (CMM, Caliper, Micrometer, Gages)
• Familiarity with documentation and process control creation
• Proficient in time and project management
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment
• Strong written, verbal and computer skills

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ industrial engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience required
• Previous experience with Lean Manufacturing / Problem Solving tools is preferred
• Previous Experience with QS and ISO requirements is preferred

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 glo