Design Engineer

and the job listing Expires on February 21, 2026

RBC Bearings Inc. (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems for the industrial, defense, and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, RBC is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for diversified industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. RBC has facilities across ten countries and an approximate market capitalization of $6.2 billion.

RBC Aero Structures is a division of RBC Bearings and is a leading manufacturer of structural and flight control assemblies for the military and commercial aerospace industry and serves most major military and commercial aerospace platforms.

The Applications and Design Engineer serves as a technical liaison between aerospace customers and RBC Aero Structures, translating customer requirements into manufacturable, cost‑effective designs that meet technical, schedule, and performance needs.

• Partner with aerospace and defense customers to develop flight and structural control rod solutions
• Review customer requirements and build‑to‑print designs for manufacturability
• Develop cost models and support business cases for new opportunities
• Create internal engineering drawings and technical proposals
• Define test plans to qualify products to customer and industry standards
• Support sales with technical expertise, presentations, and customer issue resolution
• Collaborate with manufacturing on production‑related engineering issues
• Contribute to new product development and intellectual property growth

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing methods preferred

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.