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