Gear Manufacturing Engineer

As we expand our gear manufacturing capabilities, we are seeking a hands-on Gear Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in gear production. This role will lead the day-to-day performance and continuous improvement of a machine shop focused on spur, helical, worm, and bevel gear manufacturing. This is a highly visible, shop-floor-focused position responsible for process ownership, equipment performance, and technical leadership across gear cutting, turning, grinding, and finishing operations. The right candidate will bring strong gear manufacturing knowledge and the ability to translate that into improved throughput, quality, and cost performance.What you will do:Lead and optimize manufacturing processes for gear production, including hobbing, turning, grinding, and secondary operationsEstablish and improve processes for spur, helical, worm, and bevel gearsTroubleshoot gear manufacturing issues using root cause analysisPartner with quality to ensure gear inspection methods are robust and repeatableEvaluate and implement gear manufacturing equipmentLead capital justification and support installation/startup of equipmentUtilize Lean and continuous improvement toolsProvide hands-on technical support to machinists and supervisorsDrive preventive maintenance strategies for critical equipmentCollaborate cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing issuesDevelop and maintain process documentationSupport training in gear manufacturing best practicesWhat we are looking for:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred; or equivalent years of experience15+ years of experience in gear manufacturingExpertise with gear hobbing, shaping, and/or grindingExperience with spur, helical, worm, and bevel gearsStrong knowledge of gear geometry, tolerancing, and inspectionExperience with CNC machining environmentsStrong GD&T and metallurgy understandingProven problem-solving ability in shop-floor environmentsExperience evaluating and implementing equipmentLean manufacturing knowledgeDemonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.Strong communication and leadership skills#LI-JT1