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Milwaukee Tool

Design Engineer II

Brookfield, WI

Design Engineer II - Trade Tool NPD INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly ... gear design, statics and dynamics, noise and vibration and a variety of machine element design.

Milwaukee Tool

Design Engineer II

Brookfield, WI · On-site

Design Engineer II Design Engineer II - Power Tools NPD INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee ... gear design, statics and dynamics, noise andvibrationand a variety of machine element design.

Milwaukee Tool

Design Engineer II

Brookfield, WI · On-site

Design Engineer II - Trade Tool NPD INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly ... gear design, statics and dynamics, noise and vibration and a variety of machine element design.

Milwaukee Tool

Design Engineer II

Brookfield, WI · On-site

Design Engineer II Design Engineer II - Power Tools NPD INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee ... gear design, statics and dynamics, noise and vibration and a variety of machine element design.

Northern Gear

Design Engineer

Muskego, WI · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Northern Gear & Machining is looking for a skilled Design Engineer to join our growing team. This ... We offer full-time career opportunities, a clean and climate-controlled shop environment, and room ...

Northern Gear

Design Engineer

Muskego, WI · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Northern Gear & Machining is looking for a skilled Design Engineer to join our growing team. This ... We offer full-time career opportunities, a clean and climate-controlled shop environment, and room ...

RINGSPANN Corporation

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Gear Machinist

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Gear Machinist Opening for a permanent, full-time Gear Machinist to produce gear-related components ... Plan gear machining operations by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials ...

Timken

Design Engineer

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

Timken Gears and Services - Philadelphia Gear has a current opening for a Design Engineer. The Design Engineer designs and analyzes gear drive systems and components for Industrial and Marine ...

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How much do full time gear design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time gear design engineer in the United States is $111,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Gear Design Engineer vs Mechanical Gear Designer?

AspectFull Time Gear Design EngineerMechanical Gear Designer
CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, CAD certificationsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, CAD experience
Work EnvironmentEngineering firms, manufacturing companies, R&D departmentsDesign studios, manufacturing plants, engineering teams
Industry UsageCommon in automotive, aerospace, industrial machineryUsed across similar industries, often interchangeable
Job FocusDesigning, analyzing, and testing gear systemsCreating gear models, drafting, and detailing gear components

While both roles involve gear design, a Full Time Gear Design Engineer typically has broader responsibilities including analysis and testing, whereas a Mechanical Gear Designer focuses more on drafting and modeling gear components. Both roles require similar credentials and are used in comparable industries, but the engineer position often involves more comprehensive project involvement.

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Senior Design Engineer

Arrowhead Talent Solutions

Wadsworth, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead development of transmissions, gearboxes, and gear subsystems from concept through production release.

  • Collaborate with application engineering teams and customers to understand duty cycles and convert them into detailed gearbox specifications.

  • Serve as the internal authority for gear design by developing best‑practice standards, calculation templates, design guidelines, and training materials.

Job description

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is helping a manufacturing company find a Design Engineer in Wadsworth, Ohio.
The role will focus on developing custom gearbox and transmission solutions for industries such as aggregate, marine, metals, mining, recycling, and material processing. The engineer will serve as the internal expert for gear system design and development, leading concept‑to‑production efforts and mentoring other engineers. On‑site presence is required and occasional customer and supplier visits may be needed.
Responsibilities
  • Lead development of transmissions, gearboxes, and gear subsystems (spur, helical, bevel, planetary) from concept through production release, including gear geometry, heat treatment requirements, shafts, bearings, housings, seals, and lubrication systems.
  • Collaborate with application engineering teams and customers to understand duty cycles and convert them into detailed gearbox specifications.
  • Perform and validate gear calculations, including load capacity, AGMA/ISO design calculations, contact pattern analysis, bending and pitting/scuffing safety factors, and bearing life calculations.
  • Develop tolerance stack‑ups, interference/clearance analyses, and fit/assembly procedures to ensure robust performance across manufacturing and service conditions.
  • Define testing requirements and oversee gearbox test programs to validate durability, NVH performance, and thermal stability.
  • Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure designs meet requirements, are manufacturable, and cost‑effective.
  • Resolve production or field issues using structured 8D problem‑solving and implement robust engineering changes.
  • Serve as the internal authority for gear design; develop best‑practice standards, calculation templates, design guidelines, and training materials.
  • Support development of dry and wet friction clutches, brakes, and related drivetrain components.

Qualifications
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related) with 7+ years of gearbox/gear design experience, OR MS in Mechanical Engineering (or related) with 5+ years of experience, OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in AGMA or ISO gear design methods, gear tooth strength/contact calculations, and bearing life calculations.
  • Experience with tolerance stack‑ups, fits, assembly techniques, and GD&T.
  • Proven experience developing and overseeing gearbox test plans and drivetrain validation.
  • Strong CAD skills (CREO preferred; SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar acceptable) and familiarity with PDM/PLM systems.
  • Experience with gear analysis software (KISSsoft preferred; ROMAX, MITCALC, or similar) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred; Abaqus or similar).
  • Experience with automatic, automated manual, dual‑clutch, manual, or powershift transmissions across electrified, hybrid, or internal combustion powertrains.
  • Background in tribology, lubrication system design, NVH mitigation, and thermal management.
  • Experience with dry/wet friction clutches, brakes, and fluid couplings.
  • Experience collaborating with embedded controls and hydraulic systems engineers for multi‑speed gearbox control systems.
  • Understanding of linear and torsional vibration in gear, bearing, and rotating shaft systems.
  • Proven ability to establish design standards, training programs, and technical references.
  • Training or certifications in gear design, failure analysis, gear analysis software, bearing selection, contact mechanics, FEA, NVH, tribology, product development/testing, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
  • Participation in relevant technical societies (AGMA, AIAG, ASME, SAE, STLE, etc.).

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