Title: Mechanical Engineer Senior/Energy Manager Application Review Date: 05/12/2025 Work Location: Radford City - Main Campus Job Description The Mechanical Engineer Senior/Energy Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing energy usage on campus. The main goal is to optimize energy utilization, increase energy efficiency, and lower energy costs. The energy manager will conduct energy audits, identify areas of inefficiency, develop and implement energy-saving initiatives, monitor energy usage and costs, assist with negotiating energy contracts, and educate staff on energy conservation and efficiency practices. Required Qualifications Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering. Considerable skills in developing and preparing contract documents. Thorough knowledge of communication protocols. Knowledge of Windows operating systems. Ability to test, evaluate, implement, and troubleshoot networking hardware and software malfunctions in a complex, campus-wide telecommunications network. Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical, pneumatic, and digital controls. Highly familiar with Excel. A combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities, including education, certifications, and/or experience with commercial-scale mechanical systems and Building Automation software, controlling and communication with field equipment and devices. Formal education in Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Experience with control strategies for a campus/plant of significant scale (500,000 points monitored or greater). Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of LEED and other sustainability tracking systems. Ability to use diagnostic tools to analyze, identify, and resolve telecommunications and control problems. Extensive knowledge of Johnson Controls ADX (extended application and data server), Lutron Lighting Control System and Automated Logic Corporation (WebCtrl software) for energy saving strategies. Demonstrated experience in the development of presentations and other report writing tools. Knowledge of utility-grade power generation from non-utility sources. Special Instructions to Applicants Is this position Grant Funded: No Is this position restricted: No Is this position eligible for telework: No Hours Per Week: 40 Months per Year: 12 Statement of Economic Interest Required: No FLSA Status: Exempt Work Classification: Classified Staff Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm. Evenings or weekends as required. Employee Classification: Architect/Engineer I Department: FM Maint & Oper Salary: Commensurate with experience Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus Department Contact Name: Jorge Coartney Department Contact Phone: 540-831-7803 Department Contact Email: jcoartne@radford.edu Equal Opportunity Statement: Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Clery Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142. Reasonable Accommodation Statement If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department. Criminal Background Check Statement Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
See More Details >>GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field such as mechanical engineering technology required. • Professional licensure, such as PE (Professional Engineer) preferred. • Four or more years of experience in design and production teams. • Background knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) required. • Six Sigma Green Belt certification required OR the ability to obtain within one year of employment and maintain certification and demonstrate proficiency in that capacity. • Working knowledge of core engineering concepts, including mechanics and materials science. • Working knowledge of analysis tools, such as Ansys and Pro/Mechanical. • Proven success in product development and the entirety of a product lifecycle. • Proficient with computer-aided systems, such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, MATLAB CAM, CAE, etc. • Demonstrated experience in improving manufacturing equipment performance. • Exhibit proficiency in problem solving. • Able to work with multiple departments (Quality, Production, Safety) and assess and offer insight on priorities with direct report and leadership. • Must possess a valid driver’s license. • Must be able to receive clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). • Must have machine design experience. • Must have the ability to make judgments based on factual data, work with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects and tasks. • Background knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO), preferred. • Background in basic Excel and Word. • Must be capable of reading and understanding technical drawings including Department of Defense (DoD) drawings. • Must be able to read at Level 4 on the Graham-Field Eye Test Card (Jaeger Eye Test). • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. • Must be courteous, tactful, and objective while working to ensure that quality and service objective are maintained throughout the organization. • Must be able to work well with others and motivate employees. • Must be able to work well under the pressure of ensuring that requirements and specifications are met in an ever-changing environment. JOB DUTIES: • Work on projects to sustain a product, involving replacement or redesign of obsolete components, product improvement features, cost reductions, manufacturing support, and field complaints. • Prepare assembly or product layout and detailed drawings and participate in building of prototype product or system. • Participate in Process Engineering to identify inefficiencies throughout the plant and contribute towards a solution. • Provide tolerance analyses, apply GD&T, develop reliability testing procedures, and generate design verification reports. • Design methods for testing product capabilities and troubleshooting mechanical or structural flaws. • Ensure that design testing, implementation, and maintenance processes are executed according to company quality standards. • Communicate technical requirements to vendors as needed to support purchasing documents. • Participate in the machine shop with operation of lathes, mills, drills etc. to prototype and prove out concept. • Participate in regularly scheduled department meetings to report on project status, prepare and give design presentations. • Analyze mechanical problems and produce innovative solutions using multiple fabrication and material methods including but not limited to machined parts, and sheet metal. • Oversee product development from design to implementation, monitoring status of all assignments and reporting to senior managers on progress. • Evaluate mechanical designs for potential flaws and offer modifications to eliminate them. • Comply with all national and local regulations and maintain organizational values and standards. • Identify, design, and implement equipment improvements on existing equipment. • Integrate equipment into production and participate in training. • Lead/support the development and implementation of equipment and process innovations that will improve productivity and capabilities. • Must be committed to ISO and the company's Quality Management System using process approach and risk-based thinking methodologies. • Participate in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action efforts. • Participate and lead as needed in Continuous Improvement initiatives. • Participate in on-going training and education as directed by the Facility Maintenance Manager. • Obey all company work and safety rules. • Perform all other duties as directed by the Facility Maintenance Manager. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to move throughout the facility during the course of the workday.
See More Details >>SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS: The Manufacturing Engineer is a key member of the Product Development Team that has responsibility for development and implementation of production cells which meet quality, cost and delivery objectives that are within budget and on time to project schedules. The Product Development Team works in a collaborative team environment to advance the policy deployed initiative to revitalize the global Kollmorgen product portfolio. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned. • Specifies and implements manufacturing processes to meet quality, delivery and cost targets • Uses DBS tools and lean concepts in development of manufacturing processes and new product development • Works with internal and/or external personnel on the specification, design, build and qualification of capital equipment, gauging and tooling • Prepares budgets and estimates for capital equipment, gauging, tooling and product cost. • Leads or participates in prototyping efforts for development project • Creates tooling, fixture and machine designs and drawings using CAD software • Completes plant and/or cell level layouts • Provides technical input to development teams in the areas of design for manufacturability and manufacturing process development • Achieves budgets and project milestones for development projects • Leads or participates with a cross functional team to create PFMEA and DFMEA documentation • Creates standard work documentation for manufacturing cells • Creates manufacturing work instructions and provides operator training and certification • Executes development process so that quality, cost, and delivery targets are met • Manages Capital Equipment expenditures for development projects • Actively monitors new manufacturing technology for potential use in motor manufacturing KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NECESSARY: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related • 3 years of experience with motor product development or manufacturing process development • Experience in Lean Manufacturing principals, FMEA’s, error-proofing, standard work, machining, equipment and tooling design preferred • Familiarity with metrology, gauges, measurement equipment and GD&T preferred • Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and creativity • Good analytical skills • Work well with others and have the ability to lead cross-functional teams to solutions • Ability to manage multiple projects within defined time and budget constraints. Project management skill and experience is required • Must be able to travel to product launch sites and equipment/component supplier sites at least 20% of time PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position. 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 $6.5B 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 RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Radford, VA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the mechanical trade generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 45,515 mechanical engineers nationwide, with a significant presence in Virginia, and the field is projected to grow by 11% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Radford, VA, can expect to earn an average of $267 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $581 per week. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with robust earning potential.
