Tooling Design Engineer

Gleason • Rochester, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 5-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Internet
• Project Management Software
• SAP Modules: Sales & Distribution, Quality Management, Material Management, and Engineering Change Order Management

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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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