Manufacturing Engineer III

Regal Rexnord; Union Grove (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

HSA/FSA

PTO & Holidays

401k with matching

Life & AD&D

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord in Union Grove, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to lead complex manufacturing improvements and capital projects at the gear box center of excellence.

You will drive safety, quality, and cost reductions through Lean, Six Sigma, and data analysis, partnering with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong engineering background and a track record of delivering scalable process enhancements in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 10 years in manufacturing engineering with assembly experience.
• Proven record leading complex process improvements and capital projects.
• Strong Lean manufacturing knowledge and CI methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis, statistical problem solving, and optimization.
• Proficient in manufacturing performance metrics and data analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical leadership for assembly processes, equipment, and production systems.
• Provide engineering leadership for major plant initiatives and strategic improvement projects.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and process governance across operations.
• Champion safety initiatives and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Lead high-impact CI initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Lead capital expenditure projects from concept development through implementation and closeout.
• Develop business cases, ROI calculations, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers, maintenance personnel, and operations during project execution.

Skills

Bachelors in Engineering

10+ yrs exp

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP

MES

Job description

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

Position Overview

A Manufacturing Engineer III is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for leading complex manufacturing improvement initiatives, capital projects, process optimization efforts, and technical problem-solving activities. This role works out of Regal Rexnord’s Union Grove, WI site which is the center of excellence for gear boxes.

The role serves as a subject matter expert within the manufacturing organization, providing technical leadership across multiple production areas while driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost that support operational excellence and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the technical lead for assembly and other manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems.
• Act as a key technical resource for production, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.
• Provide engineering leadership for major plant initiatives and strategic improvement projects.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and process governance across manufacturing operations.

Safety Leadership

• Champion safety initiatives and foster a proactive safety culture throughout manufacturing operations.
• Lead risk reduction efforts through engineering controls, machine guarding improvements, and ergonomic enhancements.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with applicable safety standards and regulations.

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Lead high-impact initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools to drive sustainable improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations into chronic manufacturing and quality issues.
• Analyze process performance data and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve manufacturing capability.

Capital Equipment and Facility Projects

• Lead capital expenditure projects from concept development through implementation and project closeout and ensure projects meet safety, quality, financial, and operational objectives.
• Develop business cases, cost justifications, ROI calculations, and project schedules.
• Specify, evaluate, select, and commission manufacturing equipment, automation systems, tooling, and fixtures.
• Coordinate with and communicate to suppliers, contractors, maintenance personnel, and operations teams during project execution.

Manufacturing Excellence

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that support long‑term plant growth and competitiveness.
• Drive standardization of processes, work instructions, and operational controls.
• Support new product introductions through process design, equipment qualification, and production readiness activities.
• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies and recommend implementation opportunities.

Quality and Regulatory Compliance

• Lead cross‑functional corrective and preventive action activities. Partner with Quality to improve process capability and reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer, quality, environmental, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment. Extensive experience with assembly processes.
• Demonstrated success leading complex process improvement and capital project initiatives. Strong project management and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis, statistical problem solving, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in manufacturing performance metrics and data analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in machining, metalworking, tooling, automation, or high‑volume manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification, or willingness to .
• Experience managing simultaneous initiatives and projects, especially plant transformation or automation projects.
• Knowledge of ERP, MES, and manufacturing data systems.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

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 LeavesTuition 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 Affir­­mative 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].

Notification to Agencies

Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.