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Regal Rexnord · 12 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer III - Plating Support

Radford, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer that provides sustainable solutions for motion control. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III – Plating to support plating process design and optimization, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with various teams to enhance productivity and quality.

AgricultureAutomotiveCommercialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure full regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, VDEQ, and all applicable standards

Create and maintain Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) documentation

Lead 6S improvement initiatives

Maintain and enhance plating tooling and fixtures

Review, investigate, and disposition plating-related discrepancies

Track process yield and lead problem-solving activities to address yield losses

Lead cross-functional problem-solving to resolve production and compliance issues

Procure plating-related equipment and coordinate maintenance; prepare capital requests when necessary

Champion safety improvements across personnel, equipment, and environmental systems

Create and update plating-specific operations within routers

Maintain and improve plating process documentation (IM, KPS, etc.)

Define process flows for non-standard operations

Lead productivity improvements and compliance-enhancing projects

Develop and manage Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) plans for baths and plating equipment

Lead waste stream management planning

Oversee regulatory audits and drive corrective action plans

Develop training plans and conduct training audits for new associates

Establish purchasing plans and methods for chemicals and consumables

Implement a records management system for SDS, purchases, certifications, and other plating documentation

Create reaction plans for non-standard plating conditions, ensuring both safety and process quality

Serve as a backup for critical tasks typically performed by the Plating Quality Technician

Qualification

Plating process experienceRegulatory compliance knowledgeProject managementLean Production conceptsMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem-solving skillsRoot-cause analysisTraining developmentCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience

Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to create and interpret part drawings and process documentation

Demonstrated ability to lead small teams or work independently with minimal oversight

Preferred

5+ years of manufacturing experience

Experience with plating and chemical surface treatment processes

Project management experience

Familiarity with Lean Production concepts, using at least three of the following tools: Single-piece flow, Variation reduction, Standard work, Value stream mapping

Strong problem-solving mindset with proven root-cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions

Experience with Kaizen methodologies (Standard Work, 6S, Variation Reduction Kaizen)

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

Experience analyzing performance data to identify productivity, quality, or compliance improvements