Mechanical Engineer - Renew

Mechanical Engineer – Renew
 
 
Brief Description
 
The Rexnord Gear Group has an opening for an experienced and skilled Mechanical Engineer to work in our product services, repair & rebuild business, primarily working on Falk products. This challenging and diverse role is integral to Rexnord’s top initiatives.
 
 
Key Accountabilities
 

• Gearbox component design and selection (gears, shafts, bearings, accessories, etc.)
• Design of specialty components, such as helical gearing and shafting used in Falk standard drives
• Selection of gearbox accessories: heating, cooling packages, mechanical seals, backstops, etc.
• Reverse engineering of non-Falk drives.
• Create instructions for drafting department.
• Determine disposition and allowable variances of parts that fall outside of specified tolerance.
• Collaborate with suppliers/vendors to hit manufacturing schedules and interpret drawing tolerances.
• Write specifications (Drafting instructions, Product specifications).
• Guide internal and external Designers/Drafters.
• Produce technical manuals.
• Assist shop floor personnel during failure analysis, repair specification, and assembly processes.
• Provide technical support to other areas.
• Create test plans, monitor tests, and interpret test data.
• Develop and use product knowledge to innovatively respond to the customer’s critical needs.
• Manage action plans and create countermeasures to resolve project delays (Project Management).

 
 
Job Requirements
 

• BSME (Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering) or BSMET (Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology) required.
• Mechanical or Machine design engineering experience is required.
• Experience with gear drive engineering is required.
• Previous experience with gear design and gear standards (AGMA and/or ISO) required.
• Experience in an engineering capacity within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office required.
• Willingness to travel on field service calls required.

  
Desirable Experience, Capabilities and Success Factors
 

• Proficiency in CADRA, SolidWorks, and/or AutoCAD is preferred.
• Previous experience with product services, rebuild and repair is helpful.
• Prior experience with reverse engineering projects preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work well in a team environment and effectively coordinating tasks with peers.
• Prior experience within the gear manufacturing industry or power transmission industry highly preferred.
• Exposure to field service activities in heavy industry is preferred.
• Candidate will need to possess strong organizational, analytical and motivational skills along with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven, performance-based environment with stretch goals.

 
Rewards
 

• Competitive Salary
• Matching 401(k) contribution (50% match up to 8%)

 
Exceptional Benefits
 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• 12 company holidays
• 10 days of paid vacation

The Company
 
RexnordIndustries,LLC(www.rexnord.com)isanearly$2bmulti-industrymanufacturerandmarketerofhighlyengineeredmechanicalpowertransmissioncomponentsandwatermanagementproducts. ThePowerTransmissionGroupoperatesunderthe“Rexnord”name,andtheWaterManagementGroupoperatesprimarilyunderthe“Zurn”name(www.zurn.com). TheRexnordculture,centeredontheRexnordBusinessSystem–“RBS”(thecompany’soperatingmanagementsystembasedontheToyotaProductionSystemandtheStrategyDeploymentProcess-advancedHoshinPlanningmethodology),welcomesprofessionalswhocanleadandproduceresults,whoaremotivatedbystretchobjectives,andwhowillembraceabusinessenvironmentwhichisdriventocontinuouslyimprove. RexnordisprimarilyownedbyApolloManagement,oneoftheworld’spremierprivateequityfirms.
 
 
Business Unit
 
The Rexnord Gear Group is a significant business unit within the Power Transmission Segment (“PT”), a highly respected +$1b supplier of Industrial Bearings, Couplings, Gears, Modular Conveyor Belting, Industrial Chain and Conveyor Systems primarily serves a broad range of global industrial vertical markets (ex.: including mining, aggregate/cement, wood/paper, food & grain and chemicals, among others) through three product-based operating units.  These operating units leverage a shared PT sales organization and supply products to their served markets through distribution, and direct to the OEM and end-user.  Products are primarily focused on high performance / value-added solutions.  PT is a very significant contributor to Rexnord’s overall operating profit and cash flow, and is targeted to achieve continued and significant revenue and margin growth over the next three years.  PT’s relative market position, product offering/technology, application and design engineering capability, and strong brand recognition are clearly strengths that can be further leveraged for competitive advantage in the market place.  Rexnord PT is generally #1 or #2 in its served markets with primary competitors including such companies as Dodge Power Transmission (Baldor), Emerson Power Transmission, SKF, Timken, Intralox, Regina, Lovejoy, and Sumitomo Industries, among others.  The business is supported by more than 20 manufacturing and aftermarket service locations primarily located in the U.S., as well as Europe, China and Australia.   
 
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