Gear Design Engineer
We are seeking a skilled gear design engineer to join our team and drive excellence in gear production.
This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing gear manufacturing processes, including machining, hobbing, grinding, and heat treat. You will interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure quality and performance standards, select appropriate tools, materials, and machines for gear production, and design fixtures and special tooling to support manufacturing.
Additionally, you will implement and support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives, collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions for gear-related and product issues.
Requirements for this role include:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
* 5+ years of experience in high volume gear manufacturing
* Experience in generated heat treat recipes, metallurgical experience, and gear design required
* Solid understanding of gear types (spur, helical, bevel, etc.) and gear cutting methods
* Familiarity with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, and gear design software
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Black belt certification is a plus.
Excellent opportunity with a growing company.
We offer:
* Competitive wage and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances effective 1st day of employment. Other benefits offered include paid time off and 401k with company match.
* Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
* A collaborative work environment
Ready to take on new challenges?