Design Engineer Trainee

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 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.
Examples of Essential Functions:

• Assist in creation of mechanical designs for new products and process drawings for manufacturing using 3D Solid Modeling CAD software.
• Analyze the design for tolerance stack-up, ease of manufacture, compliance to specifications and customer requirements making recommendations when necessary.
• Learn how to check drawings prior to approval to ensure accuracy and compliance to current practices.
• Aid in the review of existing designs and updates as necessary to meet current customer, industry and manufacturing standards.
• Help develop the conceptual Design Engineering of new products, special products and contribute to the improvement of existing products and manufacturing methods to meet customer demands.
• Acting in the role of an engineering consultant to manufacturing on problems related to the manufacture of the company's products.
• Learn how to create new products into the MRP AS400 system and creating the associated Bill-of-Material.
• Aid in updating departmental procedures as needed.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Experience/Training/Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related engineering field.
• Preferred: Educated in or experienced in Drafting methods, print generation / checking and issuance

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of bearing design principles and practices.
• Mechanical design principles and practices.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of company products and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of ITAR Regulations (Export Control).
• Familiarity with and ability to interpret customer and industry standards and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to identify product drawing requirements for new and special products.
• Must have knowledge of Database Software, Design Software, Internet Software, Project Management Software, Spreadsheet Software and Word Processing software.

Physical and Environmental Elements:

• The employee generally works indoors within the office and manufacturing areas.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Special Requirements:

• Travel may be required.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ["green card" holders] or have refugee or asylee status.
**Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Starting Salary: $72,000 Annually
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.