Tooling Design Engineer

Gleason Corporation

With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future.

The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know:
We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

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:

• 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

Office Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or…