Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining Engineering

Mechanical Engineer – Sustaining Engineering
 
 
Brief Description
 
The Rexnord Gear Group has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer in its Sustaining Engineering group. This challenging and diverse role is integral to the support of our existing product lines and shop processes. The position will be based at our facility on Canal Street in Milwaukee, WI.
 
 
Key Accountabilities
 

• Gearbox component design and selection (gears, shafts, bearings, accessories, etc.)
• Interact with suppliers/vendors
• Write specifications (Drafting instructions, Product specifications)
• Guide internal and external Designers/Drafters
• Produce technical manuals
• Assist shop floor personnel
• Provide technical support to other areas
• Create test plans and monitor tests
• Perform failure analysis
• Perform data analysis
• Develop and use product knowledge to innovatively respond to the customer’s critical needs
• Manage action plans (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 required (could be from an internship or co-op, or an intensive school project)
• Computer proficiency in MS Office and 3D modeling experience required.

  
Desirable Experience, Capabilities and Success Factors
 

• Experience with gear drive engineering is preferred.
• Previous experience with gear design and gear standards (AGMA and/or ISO) preferred.
• Experience in an engineering capacity within a manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work well in a team environment and coordinating tasks with peers.
• Prior experience within the gear manufacturing industry or power transmission industry highly 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.
• Prefer candidates skilled in SolidWorks.
• Experience managing action plans is preferred, along with strong project management skills, experience with stage gate process, and proficiency in related tools.
• Exposure to field service activities in heavy industry is preferred.

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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