Design Engineer - Gearing and Drives

Horsburgh & Scott Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a skilled engineer to perform engineering functions related to custom design products. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of ten years of experience in machine design, particularly in the gear industry, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of machine design experience, preferably in the gear industry.
• Able to read and understand machine drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform gear tooth geometry analysis and ratings.
• Review and approve drawings for release to the shop.
• Create detail drawings when necessary.

Skills

Gear tooth geometry analysis

Bearing life analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Perform engineering functions for custom design products. These functions will include (but are not limited to):

• Gear tooth geometry analysis and ratings.
• Bearing life analysis and selection.
• Assembly and testing notes.
• Review and approve drawings from designer detailers for release to the shop.
• Enter requisition text for major raw material items into BaaN system for purchase.

Primary Responsibilities

• Gear tooth geometry analysis and ratings.
• Bearing life analysis and selection.
• Assembly and testing notes.
• Review and approve drawings from designer detailers for release to the shop.
• Enter requisition text for major raw material items into BaaN system for purchase.

Secondary Job Functions

• Point contact for technical communications (post order) with customers and sales personnel.
• Disposition Nonconforming Material Reports (NMR’s).
• Issue Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s) when appropriate.
• Support shop / assembly when questions or issues come up.
• Create detail drawings when necessary.
• Other functions as required by management.

Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of ten years of machine design experience (within gear industry preferred).
• Experience in linear rotational machinery.
• Able to read and understand machine drawings.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative thinker and problem solver.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Participate in H&S Safety program.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.