Tooling Design Engineer
Position Summary:
An engineer in Work Holding Engineering (WHE) Group at The Gleason Works will design the components and assemblies necessary to hold all matters of aerospace, automotive and marine gears during machining processes. Design tooling for all gear processing operations from cutting of blanks to final inspection for our Gear Solution machines as well as non-Gleason and non-traditional machines.
Job Responsibilities:
A new employee within our group will primarily be responsible for:
Understanding and using customer technical drawings, schematics and gear geometry reports to modify our existing line of work holding equipment for the customer’s specific applications
Creating and modifying 3D models and the corresponding component and assembly drawings to meet customer needs and expectations
Work with Senior Engineers on the development and creation of non-standard tooling for specialized or uncommon applications
Correspond with customers on process specifications and customer specific requirements
Work with manufacturing personnel to discuss plant capabilities and alternative design options for ease of assembly and manufacturing, as well as cost reduction
Hold design reviews with Senior and Lead engineers as well as manufacturing personnel to finalize designs
Process changes to existing tooling to meet manufacturing and customer’s changing needs
Perform general project management tasks such as logging hours, progress tracking and document retention
As an engineer progresses within our department, they may pursue the following career paths:
Quoting:
Determine pricing based upon design requirements, customer specific requirements, and lead times.
Senior Engineer:
Design more complex or non-standard tooling and the research and testing that entails
Become an expert in a particular piece of tooling or process including but not limited to: Hydraulic work holding, Cylindrical gear specific work holding, Bevel gear specific work holding
Mentor junior engineers on best practices for design and development
Customer Experience Manager
Work directly with customers and regional sales managers to determine customer needs
Resolve issues that arise between Gleason and the customer
Lead Engineer
Assign orders to design engineers and track their progress
Complete standard documentation for office and design processes
Calculate and compile metrics for office efficiency among other measures
Mentor junior engineers on best practices for design and development
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Proficient in the use of 3D modeling software including the creation of drawings (Pro-Engineer/Creo preferred)
Able to effectively use general mechanical/structural calculations (Stress, strain, fatigue)
Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis techniques (Ansys or PTC Mechanica/Simulate)
Able to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to coworkers of different job backgrounds
Familiar with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 Standards
Preferred Education/Training/Experience:
Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technology
5-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Internet
Project Management Software
SAP Modules: Sales & Distribution, Quality Management, Material Management, and Engineering Change Order Management
Travel Requirements:
Negligible