Senior Gear Engineer & Process Leader

Qualified Professional and Technical; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Professional and Technical is seeking an experienced Lead Gear Engineer to strengthen gear-manufacturing operations. You will lead programming, troubleshooting, and process improvements across gear grinders and inspection systems while mentoring the team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years in gear design/production, PFMEA/DFMEA expertise, and hands-on experience with Oerlikon, Kapp Niles, Klingelnberg, and KIMoS/KISSsoft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years hands-on gear design and production experience.
• Proficiency with Oerlikon G-Series gear grinders.
• Proficiency with Kapp Niles VX-Series gear grinders.
• Proficiency with Klingelnberg P-Series inspection systems.
• Experience with gear shaping, hobbing, and skiving.
• Bevel and spur gear roll-testing equipment experience.
• KIMoS and KISSsoft for gear modeling/analysis.
• Strong PFMEA/DFMEA development background.
• Carburized or nitrided steels and post-heat-treat processing.

Responsibilities

• Program, optimize, and troubleshoot G-Series and Niles VX-Series gear grinders.
• Support hypoid and spiral bevel gear development using KIMoS.
• Program and troubleshoot Klingelnberg P-Series inspection machines.
• Prepare PPAP documents for new or revised gear products.
• Oversee roll-testing setup, programming, and problem solving.
• Support programming and troubleshooting for shaping operations.
• Create or update PFMEAs and DFMEAs.
• Use KISSsoft and KIMoS to evaluate/refine gear designs.
• Develop setup sheets, work instructions, and process docs for gear manufacturing.
• Review distortion trends; recommend machining allowances pre/post heat treatment.
• Mentor cell specialists and engineers on gear-manufacturing best practices.
• Perform routine machine care and keep equipment in good order.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area aligned with standards.
• Help ensure steady material and part flow throughout the cell.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Support training and skill development for team members.

Skills

Gear design and production

PFMEA/DFMEA

Gears modeling/analysis

Gear metallurgical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Oerlikon G-Series grinders

Kapp Niles VX-Series grinders

Klingelnberg P-Series inspection

Gleason roll-testing equipment

KIMoS

KISSsoft

Job description

Qualified Professional and Technical is seeking an experienced Lead Gear Engineer to strengthen gear-manufacturing operations. You will lead programming, troubleshooting, and process improvements across gear grinders and inspection systems while mentoring the team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years in gear design/production, PFMEA/DFMEA expertise, and hands-on experience with Oerlikon, Kapp Niles, Klingelnberg, and KIMoS/KISSsoft.