Bearing Applications & Manufacturing Engineer

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

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 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/SolidWorks, 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.

WE OFFER

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