Senior R&D Engineer: Lead Breakthrough Product Innovations

RBC Bearings; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings in Simpsonville, SC seeks a Sr. R&D Engineer to act as an advanced technology leader, driving large R&D projects for new product development and enhancements.

You will guide decision-making, design, testing, evaluation, and release of components, while aligning with customer value and strategic project portfolios. You will lead innovative technology initiatives, mentor team members, and ensure robust documentation and knowledge transfer across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and enhancements within area of responsibility.
• Lead large R&D projects and introduce innovative solutions.
• Create tools to improve efficiency in the design process.
• Ensure testing is validated and documented.
• Collaborate with product designers to ensure model accuracy.
• Create new part numbers and BOMs.
• Lead cost reduction activities.
• Oversee product testing and post-test reports.

Skills

3D CAD

2D Drafting

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Project management

Teamwork

Lean Green Belt

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

RBC Bearings in Simpsonville, SC seeks a Sr. R&D Engineer to act as an advanced technology leader, driving large R&D projects for new product development and enhancements.

You will guide decision-making, design, testing, evaluation, and release of components, while aligning with customer value and strategic project portfolios. You will lead innovative technology initiatives, mentor team members, and ensure robust documentation and knowledge transfer across the organization.