Manufacturing Engineer II

Position Summary

Come join our growing team in Monticello, IN, and see your career soar. The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for helping to drive cost reduction activities through process improvements, directly impacting overall performance objectives and compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP requirements. This position significantly impacts Rexnord's ability in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. It reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

• Utilizes key mechanical design and manufacturing principles, such as Statics, Dynamics, Mechanical Design, Thermodynamics, Materials, and Heat Transfer to effectively make decisions impacting product quality, delivery, and cost.
• Reduces scrap and non-conformances by eliminating waste and variation in all forms.
• Drives root cause corrective actions to reduce non-conformances.
• Optimizes productivity through efficient, ergonomic, and safe workstation and tooling designs.
• Remains current in new manufacturing engineering technology, techniques, and equipment, recommending new approaches where feasible.
• Leads and participates in Kaizen events based on VSM Roadmaps.
• Utilizes RBS tools to solve problems and continuously improve, striving to achieve facilitator certifications in specific RBS tools.
• Promotes and facilitates the use/establishment of continuous improvement tools.
• Assists in developing and implementing lean manufacturing action plans to support strategic business growth.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists others in solving problems using problem‑solving tools such as DMAIC.
• Develops and implements manufacturing cost‑out projects.
• Assists manufacturing and assembly associates in resolving setup, tooling, and fixture problems, special processes (heat treatment, plating, welding), and selection of proper tooling and grinding wheels.
• Develops, maintains, and implements process routings and setup instructions for the production of parts and assemblies.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Materials).
• Experience: 2–5 years of engineering experience in Materials, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering within a manufacturing setting.
• Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills with all levels of employees and management.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, adjusting to changing priorities and project lists.
  • At least one year of experience with grinding, turning, and milling machinery.
  • Strong understanding of key manufacturing principles such as Statics, Dynamics, Mechanical Design, Thermodynamics, Materials, and Heat Transfer.
  • Ability to extract critical data and analyze data to make informed business decisions.
  • Excellent computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, etc.).
  • Demonstrated proficiency in project management.
  • Team orientated with the ability to influence others without authority.
• Preferred but not required:
  • CNC Programming knowledge.
  • CAD and drafting knowledge.
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt a plus.
• Travel: Less than 10%.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit 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 applicable law or government contract), disability, or protected veteran status. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.