Product Engineer

The Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, New York, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About Gleason
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.

Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Formal and informal Development opportunities.

Provides engineering support for all aspects of assigned product line to ensure functionality, quality, cost, and attainment to schedule by performing the following duties.

• Selects and designs if necessary appropriate fixtures, work holding/tooling, etc. required for efficient machining of SGS product. Tooling must have a focus on flexibility, quality, cost, and manufacturing ease.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software (CREO), Company business system (SAP) and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Interfaces with others in the organization and customers to jointly determine customer needs and provide appropriate manufacturing solutions.
• Supports quoting process by providing cost estimates for tooling and machining including outsource operations.
• Create shop packs, including routers, part prints, process sheets for all releases.
• Provides support to manufacturing to ensure product is manufactured based on the intended functionality of the design.
• Develops and maintains procedures and processes that support and protect core product technologies.
• Reviews engineered drawings to ensure manufacturability and appropriate application of GD&T.
• Evaluates, analyzes, and makes recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company.
• Analyzes the risks of a new design or process’ and communicates results accordingly.
• Implements the product design within the required schedule and budget parameters.
• Assists in specifying and procuring materials needed for manufacturing. Analyze, evaluate and work with supply chain to coordinate the procurement of new materials to support manufacturing of products.
• Assists other team members in quoting, sales order entry or any other related task to achieving the business unit’s objectives.
• Identifies any problems with the implementation or available resources that may affect the schedule or budget and communicates such problems accordingly.
• Provide Manufacturing Engineering assistance required by operations to accomplish the business unit’s goals.
• Assist with the correct implementation and adherence of a business and quality system that supports ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and future AS9100 initiatives.

• Other: CREO;
  Word;
  Excel;
  PowerPoint;
  Project;
  Outlook

• CAD experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred but extensive Gleason experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A basic understanding of cylindrical & bevel gears and work holding equipment is a plus.
• The individual needs to be a goal-oriented team player.
• This individual must be a demonstrated self-starter able to work with others as well as carry out written and verbal instructions.
• This individual must have the ability & desire to interact directly with customers. Some travel & entertaining customers required.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Six Sigma or Lean Training Certification is a plus.
• Work holding equipment design experience;
  Gleason product line knowledge; project management skills; manufacturing background; exposure to Curvic couplings; ability to assist in accurately quoting and managing projects are all considered beneficial skills.

Travel requirements are