Manufacturing Engineer I at Regal Rexnord in Simi Valley, CA

Summary: Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to help drive cost reduction activities through process improvements. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure project success, managing process development activities, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Purchasing and Marketing Team to ensure we deliver a successful project, on time, at acceptable revenues, with zero quality defects - Maintain ownership of process development activities and Engineering projects across all functional lines and operating sites - Manage projects tightly to detailed master program schedules and milestones. Coordinate schedule compliance for all deliverables. Manage impact of material and delivery schedules to the operational aspects of the business - Participate in RBS events (the company’s operating management system based on the Toyota Production System and the Strategy Deployment Process - advanced Hoshin Planning methodology) - Develop, improve and maintain processes - Create and maintain process definition packages, procedures, engineering standards, tooling, and work instructions. Support development of process validation packages - Lead in Identifying & driving continuous improvement opportunities within the facilities and at our supplier’s locations - Serve as technical expert and lead technical discussions with stakeholders regarding manufacturing of Rexnord Aerospace products to provide/improve customer satisfaction - Contribute to the breakthrough process development - Reduce scrap and non-conformances by eliminating waste and variation in all forms - Optimize productivity through efficient, ergonomic and safe workstation and process designs Required Qualifications: - Requires Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degrees - 1+ years of Engineering Work Experience in the field of manufacturing in a CNC machining and grinding environment - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint - General working knowledge of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools (including SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, DMAIC, FAI, Cost of Quality) - Strong customer service orientation/ high level of interpersonal skills - Capable of working and leading within a team structure - Detail oriented and self-motivated - Good writing/administrative skills, including computer skills - Working knowledge of engineering part drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - Experience in root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques - Demonstrated success in the ability to consistently multitask - Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management - Capable of occasional travel to customers and other plants Preferred Qualifications: - Working knowledge of 3D Solid Modeling software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, CREO, and/or CATIA - Previous experience with bearings and/or mechanical assemblies - Six Sigma Green Belt - Background in Inspection methods and tools - Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment - "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, US Nationals, US 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 Required Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Machining, Grinding, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gauge Repeatability, Reproducibility (GR&R), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode, Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, DMAIC, First Article Inspection (FAI), Cost of Quality, Engineering Drawings, Geometric Dimensioning, Tolerancing (GD&T), Root Cause Analysis, Customer Service Orientation, Problem Solving Techniques, Project Management 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