Gear Engineer
JRG Partners
- Chicago, IL
- $120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for the planning of gear manufacturing processes and the development of manufacturing data for gears and related components
- Determines processes, operation sequence, dimensions and tolerances, and subsequently prepares route sheets, operation sheets and picture sheets
- Analyzes and solves problems related to gear manufacturing
- Recommend special spline and gear processing tooling and prepares data essential to the procurement of same
- Assists in the inspection, planning, and quality control of gear making
- Supplies technical advice and assists production and inspection supervision as necessary, in developing proper procedures, methods and acceptance standards
- Assists in determining gear processing and tool requirements for cost estimating
- Advises and assists customers in the design and development of gearing and gear data
- Establishes the specialized tooling requirement and design for the gear manufacturing process
- Preferred BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and/or Institute of Technology Diploma in subjects related to tool design and process engineering with experience
- Extensive shop experience related to gear manufacturing, assembly and quality control
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and 6-Sigma defect analysis