Design Engineer II at Regal Rexnord in Columbia City, WA

Design Engineer II Location: Columbia City, Indiana, United States The Design Engineer II is responsible for managing the integration, design, and development of brake and clutch products across a broad portfolio. This role provides technical support for refining and integrating products into the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS). Typical projects focus on Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives and product improvements related to quality and cost. The Design Engineer II works closely with cross‑functional teams within manufacturing and R&D and engages directly with customers to define application requirements and product utilization. Key Responsibilities Communicate and collaborate effectively with Design Engineering and cross‑functional departments within the manufacturing plant and R&D lab. Manage technical ownership and content for the electro‑mechanical brake product portfolio. Lead VAVE initiatives and product improvement projects within the Design Engineering department. Prepare customer reports documenting verification and validation activities associated with new designs, changes, or deviations. Work directly with customers to support new applications and custom design solutions. Prepare or oversee the creation of accurate engineering drawings for new or revised designs. Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles to designs. Develop strong product knowledge and apply it to specific customer applications. Perform tolerance stack‑up calculations for multi‑component systems and apply appropriate standards related to strength of materials, torque, fit, temperature, and performance. Source, validate, and support components or assemblies in collaboration with test lab technicians. Prepare bills of material (BOMs) and release engineering change notices (ECNs). Utilize 3D solid modeling CAD software and finite element analysis (FEA) tools for product design and analysis. Adhere to all safety rules and report unsafe or questionable conditions to management. Travel up to 10% domestically, primarily to customer locations or other Regal Rexnord facilities. Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology. Minimum of 5 years of experience in product or process development of industrial products; relevant internships and demonstrated accomplishments may be credited toward experience. Willingness and ability to work hands‑on to build, develop, and troubleshoot new products. Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, professional journals, technical manuals, safety rules, and government regulations. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from employees, management, customers, and the public. Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Manufacturing experience. Experience with high‑reliability products, industrial automation, or export‑controlled products. Proficiency in 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks Salary: $73,000-$83,100 USD 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. 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 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters 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.