at Rexnord Industries LLC in Marengo, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary
The Engineering Project Leader III will be responsible for leading projects that identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvements, increased value and the development of new products (platform or Customer Lead Opportunity - CLO). Along with other responsibilities, this position will provide technical expertise to others within the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement innovative solutions and design modifications that enhance product functionality, reduce costs, and improve manufacturability.
Collaborate with quality and manufacturing to gather data and insights on supplier performance and internal manufacturing processes to identify areas for optimization and improvement.
Collaborate with sourcing and suppliers to identify alternative materials, components, or manufacturing methods that offer cost and quality advantages.
Conduct workshops and facilitate brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for cost reduction, value enhancement, development of tech-blocks and customer-focused solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of project deliverables.
Generate clear technical documentation and procedures that can be referenced by other design, manufacturing, or quality engineers.
Drive a cross functional team to navigate uncertainties, allocate resources efficiently, and overcome challenges head-on.
Use of project management tools, computer aided design, analysis tools to cost-optimize designs in an efficient manner.
Position requires 5-10% travel.
Representative Decisions
Drawing and documentation approval for complex components, processes, and products.
Focusing resources to ensure outputs are delivered on time.
Expected Outcomes
Design improvements that maintain high quality products while maximizing gross margin.
Strong followership with X-functional team to drive results.
Ownership and accountability of results: keen focus on execution with a focus on phase in - phase out timing to minimize stranded inventory while managing inventory burn down.
Successful navigation through roadblocks & uncertainties.
Shorter project life cycles with impactful product introductions (on-time, on budget and meeting performance specifications)
Satisfied customers who continue to call us when they have new applications and projects.
Critical Competencies
Analytical Thinking - identifies patterns across data or situations that are not obviously related
Communication - listens to others and creates clarity through verbal and written communications
Customer Focus - clearly articulates customer needs to drive customer satisfaction; provides excellent service to internal and external customers
Decision Making - makes timely and informed decisions that consider the facts, constraints, risks, and likely impacts
Entrepreneurial Spirit - actively seeks out and recognizes opportunities that help company grow, improve, and evolve
Leadership - creates a compelling vision and leads by example in a manner that promotes followership; leverages the strengths of individuals and teams to achieve objectives
Organizational Effectiveness - effectively navigates organizational structures and drives momentum to achieve desired outcomes
Education and Experience Requirements
4-year degree in an Engineering discipline.
10 years required experience
Subject-matter expert in one or more technologies
Expertise in development and/or use of multiple design tools, costing tools and programs
Expert understanding of design, product development, and manufacturing principles
Ability to support and collaborate with other functional departments
Ability to engage with customers and suppliers to develop new technical designs/specifications
Ability to solve complex problems
Physical Demand and Work Environment
Physical Demands - while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
Work Environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Travel-Must be willing to travel by all forms of transportation.
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 $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power,transmitand control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving... For full info follow application link.
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