Sr. Design Engineer - Electro-Mechanical Actuation

Work Model: You’ll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday–Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday. ____________________ Position Summary This position will serve as technical lead and owner for Electro-Mechanical Actuation aerospace products. The engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration and validation of the actuator designs, including motor, gears, drive mechanisms, sensors and structural housings. The position works closely with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-performance, flight-critical actuation systems for next-generation aircraft platforms. Key Accountabilities Technical Leadership and System Design Lead system architecture, sizing, and design of electro-mechanical actuators (motor, gearing, ball screw/roller screw, position sensing). Perform analysis and design studies (torque-speed, position accuracy, life, safety and reliability). Define and manage requirements flow-down to the actuator component level Product Development Own actuator design through full lifecycle (concept → qualification → production). Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR) and ensure technical readiness. Develop and maintain engineering models, drawings, and specifications. Testing and Validation Define and support component and system-level test plans. Correlate analysis with test data and drive design improvements. Lead root cause investigations for test or field failures. Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration Partner with component engineers, suppliers and manufacturing engineers to ensure proper integration. Provide technical oversight to suppliers. Drive DFM/DFA considerations and ensure producibility. Program Execution Lead technical execution against program milestones and deliverables of numerous new product introductions. Balance performance, cost, weight, and manufacturability in design decisions. Support customer interactions with technical expertise. Assess and adapt to the impact of material availability, long-lead components, and supplier delivery schedules on engineering development, build plans, and program milestones. Continuous Improvement Assist in Identifying & driving continuous improvement opportunities within the facilities and at our supplier's locations. Contribute to the breakthrough product development process Maintain and improve existing products Create and maintain policies, procedures, engineering standards, programs, and work instructions Job Requirements Capabilities and Success Factors Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline 7 + years of EMA or related engineering work experience Advanced knowledge in the application, design and theory of operations for electro-mechanical actuators Working knowledge of 3D Solid Modeling software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, CREO, and/or CATIA Advanced knowledge of engineering part drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Background in metal manufacturing environment including metal cutting and grinding General working knowledge of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools Knowledge of Stage-Gate development processes Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment is required Experience in root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management Strong customer service orientation/ High level of interpersonal skills Capable of occasional travel to customers and plants Expected Base Salary Range: [$83,500 – $130,000] The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors. Benefits 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 About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit . 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