Process Engineer

Timken; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Culture of top performance

Community improvement initiatives

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in North Canton, Ohio seeks a software development engineer to lead the creation of a software platform for manufacturing efficiencies. This role entails developing process models, supporting software solutions, and managing projects while mentoring an international team. Candidates need a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Key programming skills include C++ and C#/.NET, alongside strong project management and troubleshooting capabilities. Competitive salary and a culture focused on performance and community improvement are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Proven software development experience in Windows using Visual Studio, MFC, C++ and C#/.NET.
• Manufacturing experience, machine control systems, and system integration knowledge.
• Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and product data needs for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical manufacturing process models and process engineering teams.
• Define equipment capabilities and routing rules in the system.
• Convert process models into production code: operator setup/operation instructions.
• Coordinate bearing dimensional data requirements with Product Design.
• Design, develop, and maintain metrology/gauging software.
• Provide global plant support and troubleshooting.
• Manage projects using standard tools for planning, resourcing, and corrective actions.
• Occasional domestic/international travel to support startups.

Skills

C++

C#

Project management

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Teamwork

MATLAB

LabVIEW

JMP

Excel

Access

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

MFC

Job description

Purpose of Position

This role will lead development and deployment of a Timken software platform that converts product geometry and tooling data into manufacturing models and instructions—enabling product print (or change) to manufacturing order release in under 24 hours. This position will also support gauging/inspection software and provide global plant troubleshooting to reduce manufacturing cost and accelerate new product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop analytical manufacturing process models with process engineering teams across bearing disciplines.
• Define equipment capabilities and routing rules in the system; ensure alignment with SAP Production Order Scheduling.
• Convert process models into production code: operator setup/operation instructions, CNC/gauging programs, and Quality process control plans.
• Coordinate bearing dimensional data requirements with Product Design to enable accurate process models.
• Design, develop, and maintain metrology/gauging software (C++, C#/.NET); integrate software with hardware (data acquisition, instrumentation, motor drives, external I/O). Lead and mentor the international software development team.
• Provide global plant support and troubleshooting for system or operational issues.
• Manage projects using standard tools for planning, resourcing, and corrective actions.
• Occasional domestic/international travel to support startups (<5%).

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Proven software development experience in Windows using Visual Studio, MFC, C++ and C#/.NET.
• Manufacturing experience, machine control systems, and system integration knowledge.
• Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and product data needs for manufacturing.
• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, JMP and strong Excel/Access skills.
• Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and effective communication/teamwork skills.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.