Bearing Applications & Manufacturing Engineer

Bearing Applications & Manufacturing Engineer Worcester, Massachusetts

Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of precision metal and steel products, has an immediate need for an experienced Bearing Applications & Manufacturing Engineer
, to join their winning team in Worcester.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for designs and modifications of bearing components and assemblies to meet customer requirements. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring manufacturing processes to minimize production costs while ensuring high quality products that meet tolerancing standards and specifications. The engineer will interact with assembly, machining, and press room personnel to ensure work instructions are understood and/or troubleshooting is set up effectively.

• Provide Applications Engineering support to the Sales department through design layouts, sales drawings, and various bearing / assembly databases.
• Produce internal components and vendor drawings.
• Investigate and analyze new materials, new specifications, new standards and engineering practices.
• Prepare engineering calculations, estimates, designs, reviews and updates.
• Review customer requirements and build‑to‑print designs for manufacturability.
• Develop cost models and support business cases for new opportunities.
• Support sales with technical expertise, presentations, and customer issue resolution.
• Assist manufacturing on production‑related engineering issues.
• Contribute to new product development and intellectual property growth.
• Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) of components and bearings, and partner with stakeholders to design solutions for customers.
• Develop and implement production and tooling methodologies and processes for bearing assemblies and components.
• Develop and release manufacturing plans, design controls, detailed work instructions and engineering change notices.
• Resolve escalated technical issues, prioritizing impact to performance, cost or schedule.
• Participate in Kaizen events, and implement LEAN principles and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to learn and share best practices, while maintaining an understanding of industry standards and trends to improve processes.
• Design progressive and compound dies needed for the manufacturing of bearing components; i.e. jackets, ball cases, and races.
• Lead engineering projects partnering with employees at all levels to ensure deadlines and objectives are met.
• Collaborate with QA in defining control plans and inspection methods.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing methods preferred.
• Assembly, machining, and metal stamping manufacturing experience preferred.
• Metal stamping and machining knowledge.
• Relevant technical and computer skills (AutoCAD/Solid Works, MS Access, and Excel).
• Proficient at blueprint reading, engineering drawing interpretation and tolerancing.
• Highly self‑motivated with demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with employees at all levels of the company and external clients; written and/or verbally.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Mechanical ability and engineering skills needed for design components, tooling, and overall solutions.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance