Design Engineer III

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ Position Title: Design Engineer III - Industrial Electrical Products Position Description: We are looking for a Design Engineer III to lead the design and development of industrial electrical products at Marathon Special Products, including terminal blocks, fuse holders, power distribution blocks (PDBs), and related accessories. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for executing new product development from concept through launch. You will work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality to translate stakeholder and business requirements into robust, manufacturable designs. This role is expected to operate independently, drive technical decisions, and ensure successful product execution across the product development lifecycle. Principal Duties / Responsibilities: - Lead the design and development of new products from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with product requirements and business objectives, with ownership of the most complex projects - Translate voice of customer (VOC) and application requirements into product designs, specifications, and performance targets - Develop detailed engineering concepts and drawings for customer proposals, design reviews, and product manufacturing - Lead design reviews, risk assessments (DFMEA), and validation activities to ensure product performance and reliability - Develop and validate prototypes, including creation of test plans and driving design iterations to meet product requirements - Lead and support agency compliance efforts (e.g., UL, CSA, IEC), including design considerations, documentation development, and interactions as needed - Lead pre-production builds, pilot runs, and validation testing to ensure successful product launch - Troubleshoot design, quality, and field-related issues and implement corrective actions - Drive continuous improvement and product enhancement through post-launch analysis, customer feedback, ECRs, and design update - Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams and drive project execution across development stages Interactions: - Product Management: Align on VOC, product requirements, feasibility, and technical tradeoffs throughout the product development lifecycle - Engineering Team: Assist in reviewing and providing feedback on other team members' engineering deliverables such as design concepts, design problems, drawings, test plans, etc... - Manufacturing & Operations: Ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with production capabilities - Supply Chain & Sourcing: Support supplier selection, design reviews, and technical discussions to meet cost and quality targets - Quality & Regulatory: Support compliance with internal quality standards and external certifications (UL, CSA, IEC) - Lab & Testing: Coordinate prototype and validation testing and ensure accurate documentation of results - Customers & Commercial Teams: Support technical discussions, application validation, and resolution of field issues as needed - Cross-functional project teams: Contribute to project execution across key development stages, ensuring alignment on technical scope, risk, and timing Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in product design, product engineering, or a related technical role Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field Strong drafting and mechanical design experience for manufactured products Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) Experience with