What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at RBC?
RBC Bearings is a well-known international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings. We have been providing bearing solutions to our customers since 1919. Over the past ten years, under the leadership of our current management team, RBC Bearings has significantly broadened our end markets, products, customer base and geographic reach. We currently have 31 facilities, of which 28 are manufacturing facilities in five countries. Our selling efforts are supported by a global network of sales engineers, distributors and authorized agents.
JOB TITLE/LOCATION:
Manufacturing Engineer – West Trenton, NJ
Normal Working Hours: 7 am to 4 pm
DESCRIPTION:
The Manufacturing Engineer develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
- Confers with vendors in order to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase, and parts.
- Evaluates products based on specifications and quality standards.
- Performs work under minimal supervision.
- Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher‐level staff.
- Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
- May act as a "lead" or first‐level supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree, and 4‐6 years of experience.
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Problem‐solving skills.
- Analytical thinking skills.
- Design expertise.
- Leadership skills.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:
- Experience/working knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Intermediate materials, metal and heat treating knowledge
- Working knowledge of press operation, grinding, and lathe equipment
We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and company matched 401k plan.
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.