Bearing and Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is seeking a Bearing and Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and modifying bearing components and assemblies to meet customer requirements.

• Provide Applications Engineering support to Sales, including design layouts, sales drawings, and maintenance of bearing/assembly databases.
• Create internal component drawings and vendor prints.
• Research and evaluate new materials, industry specifications, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Prepare engineering calculations, estimates, designs, reviews, and revisions.
• Analyze customer requirements and develop build‑to‑print and manufacturable solutions.
• Develop cost models and support business case development for new opportunities.
• Provide technical support to Sales, including presentations and customer issue resolution.
• Support Manufacturing with engineering guidance on production‑related challenges.
• Contribute to new product development and intellectual property initiatives.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles to bearing components and assemblies.
• Develop and implement production methods and tooling processes for bearing assemblies and related components.
• Release manufacturing plans, design controls, work instructions, and engineering change documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated technical issues, balancing cost, performance, and schedule impacts.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g., Kaizen events) and support Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to share best practices and maintain awareness of industry trends and standards.
• Design progressive and compound dies used in the manufacturing of bearing components such as cages, jackets, and races.
• Lead engineering projects and coordinate with stakeholders at all levels to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to define control plans and inspection methods.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing engineering preferred.
• Background in assembly, machining, or metal stamping environments preferred.
• Knowledge of metal stamping and machining processes strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Solid Works) and data tools such as MS Access and Excel.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, engineering drawings, and GD&T tolerancing.
• Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Understanding of heat treatment processes, particularly case hardening.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to design components, tooling, and integrated manufacturing solutions.