What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications/Design Engineer position at Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE : RBC / RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and / or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 52 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $8.9 billion.
JOB TITLE / LOCATION :
Applications / Design Engineer ~ Oxford, CT
DESCRIPTION :
The RBC Division is in search of an Application / Design Engineer to be located in our corporate office in Oxford, CT. The successful candidate will be responsible for both design and application of spherical plain bearings reporting to the SPB Product Engineering Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB :
- Work directly with RBC customers to satisfy their application needs. Support our external sales and business management personnel by making visits to customers to promote RBC’s capabilities.
- Convert customer requirements into bearing designs.
- Derive application loading, cycles, and other operating conditions relevant to the bearing application. Based on these inputs, select or alter existing bearing designs to meet customer requirements.
- Develop new bearing designs as needed
- Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA events related to product / design application
- When needed, develop bearing testing requirements for validation of a proposed design. Work closely with test engineers in conducting validation testing
- Develop manufacturing, grinding, and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
- Understand heat treatment specifications as they relate to the bearing designs.
- Work directly with our manufacturing plants to ensure the proper production of the product designed.
- Work with the manufacturing division personnel to develop methods of bearing inspection.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION :
EXPERIENCE :
SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS :
The ideal candidate will have the following Skills and Qualifications :
We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and company matched 401k plan. Interested candidates may send resumes to : Jnmartinez@rbcbearings.com
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer m / f / h / v
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
