Associate Gear Engineer

Dana Incorporated • Maumee, OH

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About The Position

This position is responsible for machine processing parameters and tooling design for bevel, hypoid, differential, parallel-axis gears, and splines. The engineer helps analyze and review gear-development requirements, quality and performance levels, and machine capabilities. The role supports gear and spline development and processing in a prototype lab, as well as production facilities and new product launches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET).
• Computer proficiency with systems and programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as other computer applications.
• Willingness and ability to work extra hours as necessary to complete assignments.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Powertrain engineering, bevel gear engineering, or processing experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, or off-highway industries.
• Familiarity with gear cutting, lapping, and MTE testing of hypoid gears.

Responsibilities

• Design or collaborate on tooling for bevel gears, parallel-axis gears, and splines to meet customer requests and performance requirements within internal design processes.
• Maintain lab tooling inventory and organization.
• Help with machine and tooling maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Standard Bill of Process and Standard Bill of Equipment.
• Create and maintain process-control documents and control plans.
• Analyze gear and spline designs for processing and tooling requirements.
• Issue tooling requests for prototype development programs.
• Participate in development and processing of helical and hypoid gears for automotive and commercial applications in a prototype lab environment.
• Review gear product drawings and provide feedback.
• Participate in customer meetings.
• Author detailed technical reports and create technical presentations.
• Participate in product design and development review meetings, providing input on gears and splines.
• Write engineering work orders, materials requests, and test-lab requests; approve results and lab setups.
• Assist production facilities with gear and spline development, manufacturing, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in and assist with PPAPs and new product launches at domestic and international facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level