Gear Design Engineer

Hunter Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Gear Design Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and development of precision gear systems for mechanical and power transmission applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable gear solutions meeting customer specs.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering background with 3+ years of gear design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks/CATIA, and familiarity with KISSsoft or MASTA, plus knowledge of materials, heat

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in gear design, power transmission, or mechanical systems engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) and gear design tools (KISSsoft, MASTA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of material properties, heat treatment, and manufacturing processes for gears.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and fatigue life prediction.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop gears, gearboxes, and related mechanical systems using CAD and simulation tools.
• Perform detailed calculations for gear geometry, strength, and performance (AGMA, ISO, DIN standards).
• Conduct tolerance analyses and ensure manufacturability of gear components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, materials, and quality teams to optimize production methods and ensure design intent.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for gear-related performance or quality issues.
• Support prototype build, testing, and validation of new designs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, drawings, and engineering change records.

Skills

Gear design

Power transmission

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

KISSsoft

MASTA

Job description

The Gear Design Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and development of precision gear systems used in mechanical and power transmission applications. This role involves working collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative, efficient, and reliable gear solutions that meet customer and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop gears, gearboxes, and related mechanical systems using CAD and simulation tools.
• Perform detailed calculations for gear geometry, strength, and performance (AGMA, ISO, DIN standards).
• Conduct tolerance analyses and ensure manufacturability of gear components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, materials, and quality teams to optimize production methods and ensure design intent.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for gear-related performance or quality issues.
• Support prototype build, testing, and validation of new designs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, drawings, and engineering change records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in gear design, power transmission, or mechanical systems engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) and gear design tools (KISSsoft, MASTA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of material properties, heat treatment, and manufacturing processes for gears.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and fatigue life prediction.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with automotive, aerospace, or industrial drive systems.
• Knowledge of NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) analysis.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments.