Gear Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Lean Leader

AMETEK; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK in Whitsett, North Carolina is seeking a Gear Manufacturing Engineer to lead day-to-day operations in gear production. This role focuses on optimizing processes for spur, helical, worm, and bevel gears, ensuring equipment performance and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of gear manufacturing experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include process optimization, troubleshooting, and training in best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in gear manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of gear geometry, tolerancing, and inspection.
• Proven problem-solving ability in shop-floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing processes for gear production.
• Troubleshoot gear manufacturing issues using root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.

Skills

Gear hobbing

CNC machining

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AMETEK in Whitsett, North Carolina is seeking a Gear Manufacturing Engineer to lead day-to-day operations in gear production. This role focuses on optimizing processes for spur, helical, worm, and bevel gears, ensuring equipment performance and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of gear manufacturing experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include process optimization, troubleshooting, and training in best practices.