Manufacturing Engineer II Plating Support at Regal Rexnord

SUMMARY:The Manufacturing Engineering Teams primary mission is to continuously improve manufacturing processes by eliminating barriers to Safety Quality Delivery and Productivity.The Manufacturing Engineer II Plating supports plating process design and optimization tooling troubleshooting equipment procurement and regulatory compliance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Plating Support ME will collaborate closely with area associates the Plating Quality Technician EH&S the Materials Team and other support groups to:Ensure full regulatory compliance with OSHA EPA VDEQ and all applicable standards.Create and maintain Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) documentation.Lead 6S improvement initiatives.Maintain and enhance plating tooling and fixtures.Review investigate and disposition plating-related discrepancies.Track process yield and lead problem-solving activities to address yield losses.Lead cross-functional problem-solving to resolve production and compliance issues.Procure plating-related equipment and coordinate maintenance; prepare capital requests when necessary.Champion safety improvements across personnel equipment and environmental systems.Create and update plating-specific operations within routers.Maintain and improve plating process documentation (IM KPS etc.).Define process flows for non-standard operations.Lead productivity improvements and compliance-enhancing projects.Develop and manage Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) plans for baths and plating equipment.Lead waste stream management planning.Oversee regulatory audits and drive corrective action plans.Develop training plans and conduct training audits for new associates.Establish purchasing plans and methods for chemicals and consumables.Implement a records management system for SDS purchases certifications and other plating documentation.Create reaction plans for non-standard plating conditions ensuring both safety and process quality.Serve as a backup for critical tasks typically performed by the Plating Quality Technician.Education and Experience Requirements:Required:BS in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related discipline; or equivalent experience.Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).Ability to create and interpret part drawings and process documentation.Demonstrated ability to lead small teams or work independently with minimal oversight.Preferred:5 years of manufacturing experience.Experience with plating and chemical surface treatment processes.Project management experience.Familiarity with Lean Production concepts using at least three of the following tools: Single-piece flowVariation reductionStandard workValue stream mappingStrong problem-solving mindset with proven root-cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions.Experience with Kaizen methodologies (Standard Work 6S Variation Reduction Kaizen).Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.Experience analyzing performance data to identify productivity quality or compliance improvements.Physical Demands & Work Environment:Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.Physical Demands: Includes bending sitting lifting and occasional driving.Work Environment: More than 50% of time spent on the production floor; the remainder in an office environment.Export Control Requirements:Federal export control laws may limit this opportunity to candidates who are U.S. Persons including U.S. citizens U.S. nationals permanent residents asylees and refugees or to individuals eligible for an export control license.BenefitsMedical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug CoverageSpending accounts (HSA Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)Paid Time Off and Holidays401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer ContributionsLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid LeavesTuition AssistanceAbout Regal RexnordRegal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys 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 Companys 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 Companys 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 .Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRegal 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 youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email 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 Equal Employment Opportunity PostersNotification 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 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. Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,CNC Programming,Lean,Machining,Tooling,CAD,CNC,Assembly Experience,SolidWorks,Kaizen,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1