Mechanical Engineer

Regal Rexnord Corp; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 62,800 - 94,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (Dental/ Vision)

Spending accounts (HSA/FSAs)

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Current Products to design and optimize motors, actuators, and motion control solutions. You will develop mechanical concepts, perform analyses, validate performance, and support customer applications, collaborating with electromagnetic, manufacturing, and field teams.

The role requires 2+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to communicate across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of mechanical design engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Experience using 3D CAD software for mechanical design and documentation.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals including mechanics, materials, and machine design.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct engineering analysis and support product validation activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and perform design analysis, including structural (FEA), thermal, dynamic, and motion system evaluations.
• Review and negotiate specifications; lead internal and customer-facing design reviews. Communicate design intent to customers.
• Create detailed product documentation, including CAD models, assembly/layout drawings, BOMs, and ECR/ECN.
• Validate designs through testing to ensure compliance with internal standards and customer specifications.
• Provide technical support to customers and assist field service personnel as needed.
• Support sales efforts by evaluating RFQs, estimating BOMs, and preparing proposal drawings and technical content.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Engineering analysis

Drawing interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

FEA

GD&T

Job description

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

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer - Current Products to support and enhance Kollmorgen's portfolio of motors, actuators, and motion control solutions. In this role, you will develop mechanical design solutions, perform engineering analysis, validate product performance, and support customer applications. You will collaborate closely with electromagnetic, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams while managing multiple concurrent engineering projects. Success in this role means delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet customer requirements, support product performance, and drive continuous improvement across our current product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned.

• Develop mechanical concepts and perform design analysis, including structural (FEA), thermal, dynamic, and motion system evaluations.
• Review and negotiate specifications; lead internal and customer-facing design reviews. Communicate design intent to customers.
• Create detailed product documentation, including CAD models, assembly/layout drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and engineering change requests (ECR/ECN).
• Validate designs through testing to ensure compliance with internal standards and customer specifications.
• Provide technical support to customers and assist field service personnel as needed.
• Support sales efforts by evaluating RFQs, estimating BOMs, and preparing proposal drawings and technical content.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of mechanical design engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Experience using 3D CAD software for mechanical design and documentation.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals including mechanics, materials, and machine design.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct engineering analysis and support product validation activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with customers.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience performing structural and stress analysis of mechanical systems and components.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other advanced engineering analysis tools.
• Experience designing motors, actuators, motion-control products, or electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, GD&T, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Experience supporting customer-facing engineering projects and technical reviews.

Work Type:

Work Type: Onsite – This role follows an Onsite Work Schedule and requires working from your designated Regal Rexnord office on a full-time basis.

Compensation:

Expected Base Salary Range: $62,800 - $94,200

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons, among other potential factors.

Export Controlled Language:

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.

Sponsorship:

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