Mechanical Engineer jobs in Wilmington, DE

Opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join Portescap's US R&D team. The primary responsibility for this role is the design of custom miniature motor systems used in high performance surgical hand tools and surgical robotics systems, as well as in aerospace and other industrial applications. Additional responsibilities include sustaining engineering support for our customers and innovation to enable technology breakthroughs that extend our ability to serve our customer's unmet needs. The R&D team is an essential component of Portescap's growth strategy, requiring creative, effective, and flexible candidates able to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This position will report into our Engineering Manager and be located in West Chester, PA.

What You'll Do:

• Design and development of new and advanced miniature motor drive systems from concept to production in a cross functional engineering and manufacturing environment
• Work closely with Customers and the Commercial Team to gather design inputs from various sources and translate that input into engineering requirements
• Work closely with the New Product Development and Manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs
• Develop & integrate new technology that extends the performance and capabilities of our products
• Support internal and external customer change requests and sustaining engineering needs
• Participate in the innovation process and lead the development of new processes and designs
• Champion the company's culture and core values: teamwork, continuous improvement, performance measurement, integrity, personal responsibility

Critical Competencies

• Understanding of various manufacturing equipment and processes (laser welding, transfer molding, lathe machine, milling machine, CNC)
• Understanding of quality systems and other process improvement tools
• Self-motivated and prioritizes well; is capable of developing and driving clear and concise action plans to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Comfortable working alone and with others in a manufacturing environment
• Encourages and rewards thoughtful risk taking; demonstrated ability to anticipate and articulate risks
• Effective problem solver including the ability to perform root cause analysis
• Product development methodology
• Understanding of detailed design around material selection, bearing selection , heat treatments, GD&T, Tolerance stack-up, etc
• Building test plan & product validation

Education and Experience Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering work experience
• Experience designing and modeling high precision mechanical assemblies and dynamic mechanisms (e.g., gearing, ball bearings) is required
• Demonstrated ability to use data & designed experiments to make decisions & solve problems is required
• Experience with Solid Works or similar 3D modeling software is required
• Experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is required
• Experience with project or program management is a plus
• Experience with reliability and failure analysis is a plus
• Experience with formal problem-solving tools (8D, fishbone diagram, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with design for manufacturability is a plus

• 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

Regal Rexnord Corporation ("Regal Rexnord") is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. Regal Rexnord is a $7.2B company with 36,000 associates globally.

You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company's products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.

Regal Rexnord's business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company's commitment to sustainability. The company's industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company's strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail .

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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.