Bearing Applications Engineer: DFMA, Lean, Manufacturing

Elgen Staffing; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Elgen Staffing seeks an experienced Bearing Applications & Manufacturing Engineer in Worcester, MA. You will design bearing components and assemblies, and develop manufacturing processes to minimize cost while ensuring tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include supporting Sales with designs and drawings, collaborating with assembly and machining, and leading DFMA initiatives to improve manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing methods.
• Assembly, machining and metal stamping manufacturing experience.
• Metal stamping and machining knowledge.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/SolidWorks, MS Access and Excel.
• Proficient at blueprint reading, engineering drawing interpretation and tolerancing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across levels of the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide Applications Engineering support to Sales through designs and drawings.
• Produce internal components and vendor drawings.
• Investigate new materials, specs, standards and practices.
• Prepare engineering calculations, designs, reviews and updates.
• Review customer requirements and build‑to‑print designs for manufacturability.
• Develop cost models and business cases for new opportunities.
• Support Sales with technical expertise, presentations, and issue resolution.
• Assist Manufacturing on production‑related engineering issues.
• Contribute to new product development and IP growth.
• Design for Manufacturability and Assembly of bearings and partner with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement production and tooling methodologies and processes.
• Release manufacturing plans, design controls and ECPs.
• Resolve escalated technical issues prioritizing impact to performance.
• Participate in Kaizen events and LEAN principles.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to share best practices.
• Design progressive and compound dies for bearing components.
• Lead engineering projects to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Collaborate with QA on control plans and inspection methods.

Skills

Mechanical design

Blueprint reading

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

MS Access

Excel

Job description

Elgen Staffing seeks an experienced Bearing Applications & Manufacturing Engineer in Worcester, MA. You will design bearing components and assemblies, and develop manufacturing processes to minimize cost while ensuring tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include supporting Sales with designs and drawings, collaborating with assembly and machining, and leading DFMA initiatives to improve manufacturability and cost efficiency.