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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Regal Rexnord · Downers Grove, IL

Level
Manager
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$120k–$180k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
29 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management manufacturing role at Regal Rexnord (industrial) in Downers Grove, IL. Lead, coach, and mentor Manufacturing Engineering and Development teams.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, DMAIC, AS9100, Automation, Machining
Base pay
$120k–$180k

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About the role

Key Accountabilities

  • ◆Lead, coach, and mentor Manufacturing Engineering and Development teams
  • ◆Expose and implement process improvement and new technology to improve mfg cost, increase throughput, reduce lead times, and reduce scrap
  • ◆Develop and maintain metrics for Manufacturing engineering, development, and programming dept
  • ◆Oversee key projects that support the manufacturing processes and processes for new products
  • ◆Oversee annual CI (Continuous Improvement), AIP (Annual Improvement Plan) for cost savings as a metric
  • ◆Oversee and lead the Project Management Planner for all open and future projects
  • ◆Identify, develop and implement new capital for the business that support annual business priorities.
  • ◆Work in cross functional capacity across the Aerospace Division encompassing Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, New Product Development, and Engineering on troubleshooting problems and developing error proof solutions.
  • ◆Provide guidance and support during design reviews to address product manufacturing issues: process routings, machining capabilities, etc
  • ◆Procure needed expense items to support manufacturing operations
  • ◆Address DMR’s, routing issues, and design changes that could affect manufacturing processes or machines
  • ◆Manager of Manufacturing Engineering is fully responsible for ensuring process competency and audit acceptance of the following AS9100 Quality Clauses:
  • ◆7.5.1.2 (Control of Production Process Changes)
  • ◆7.5.1.3 (Control of Production Equipment, Tools and Software Programs)
  • ◆7.5.1 (Footnote - Planning Shall Consider, as Appropriate)
  • ◆7 (Product Realization)
  • ◆7.1.2 (Risk Management)

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

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The Company

Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX), is a leading manufacturer of automation solutions, electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products serving markets throughout the world. The company is comprised of four business segments: Automation & Motion Control, Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Industrial Systems and Power Efficiency Solutions. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and has over 220 manufacturing, sales, and service facilities across the globe.

Aerospace Business Units

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions supplies engineered high performance spherical and cylindrical bearings, mechanical seals, gears and electrical components to the commercial air transport, regional aircraft, business aircraft, helicopter and military aircraft markets for use in engine systems, flight control systems, landing gear systems and airframe structures. Our aerospace bearing and seal products consist of rolling element airframe bearings and bearing tooling sold under the Shafer® and Tri-Roller® brand names, Teflon lined polymeric bearings sold under the Tuflite® brand name, slotted entry, split ball and split race bearings sold under the PSI® brand name, self-lubricating machinable lined bearings and coatings sold under the Rexlon® brand name and mechanical seals sold under the Cartriseal® brand name. Gears and electrical components sold under the Micro Precision® brand name. Our global customer base includes all major engine and airframe OEMs, as well as major Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers to the engine and airframe OEM’s and through our FAA approved repair stations we support major MRO and aircraft operators with repair and overhaul capabilities.

Capabilities and Success Factors

  • •“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.”
  • •Bachelor’s Degree, Preferably in Engineering, Technology or equivalent experience.
  • •5+ year mfg experience in metal cutting, grinding, machining, lapping, honing, and or assembly
  • •5+ years in manufacturing automation systems, single point and large-scale systems preferred, conceptualize, design, procure, commission
  • •5+ years of team leadership/supervisor experience
  • •Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • •Proficient in Lean, 6S, DMAIC, and other standard recognized Lean manufacturing methodologies, application of said and reporting metrics.
  • •Excellent project management capabilities from idea generation to implementation
  • •Ability to develop teams for greater business success
  • •Excellent communication skills
  • •Ability to identify, select, and implement new capital equipment into the facility to support business needs
  • •Team player that has the capabilities to work with other functions
  • •Lean manufacturing knowledge with practical application experience
  • •Experience with ERP systems – manufacturing functions
  • •Drive for Continuous Improvement
  • •Ability to work in fast-paced, diverse work environment
  • •Proven track record of utilizing sound problem solving skill set and root cause analysis as method of metric driven performance improvements
  • •Self-motivated individual with the ability to lead/drive through the change management cycle.
  • •Other duties as required

Rewards

In addition to gaining invaluable experience and having the opportunity to create a legacy, the dynamic leader we seek will be rewarded with:

  • •Matching 401(k) contribution

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