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With minimal supervision, direct and lead a team of gear process engineers tasked with process maintenance and process development for hypoid ring and pinion gears.  

Processes include blanking, cutting (including cutter build), heat treat, shot peening, thread anneal, straightening, hard turn, lapping and testing for a 3-shift operating schedule.

develop & maintain CNC programs for pinion & ring blanking, including overseeing & directing cutting tool & work holding selection & design.  Will request quotations from vendors, compose RFA’s (Request For Appropriation), cost justifications & specify &/or 3rd shifts as required.

GENERAL
•    Develop, direct and lead gear processing team 
•    Coordinate with other plant departments (maintenance, automation, operations, scheduling) and the Corporate Manufacturing Group to achieve plant goals
•    Identify and implement best practices to improve safety, quality and productivity
•    Sustain improvements through training and documentation, including visual work instructions, process sheets, PFMEA’s & Control Plans
•    Create training plans for gear process team
•    Develop Supervisors, Team Leaders and key Operators in production departments
•    Sustain a sense of process ownership with gear process team
•    Coordinate all sales inquiries & program launches through APQP
o    This includes coordinating the manufacture & movement of pre-production material through the production departments
•    Manage capital budget through ICM and similar computer based systems.  
•    Participate in Engineering Intern recruitments/hiring process and Supervise engineering Interns
ESTIMATING                                                                                                           
•    Responsible for timely completion of all estimates
•    Obtain quotations for new capital & tooling as needed                  
•    Blackboard or directional estimates as required
BUSINESS UNIT
•    Capacity analysis
•    Involved in Business Unit manufacturing strategy
•    Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne & Business Unit
•    Protective clothing required.
•    Loud noise in certain areas of the plant may require the use of approved ear protection.
•    PPE per facility safety requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering or technology field w/CNC programming capability & a minimum of 7 yrs experience. 
•    Must be able to read & interpret engineering drawings & specifications, including geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) standards
•    Must have proven mechanical aptitude, knowledge of the proper usage & application of measuring equipment.
•    Work effectively, efficiently & a self-starter
•    Demonstrate proficient written/verbal communication skills in the English language.
•    Use various computer operating systems & software as necessary. Including, but are not limited to, PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc), & machine specific operating system & software applications.
•    Strong problem-solving techniques.
•    Must be able to work inside & outside the plant unsupervised for extended periods of time.
•    Must be available to flex shifts & work on weekends to support the engineering &/or production system.
•    On short notice & be able to travel to machine manufacturers, customers, suppliers, & other locations when required.  Travel may span several days, may be out of the country, & at times are on short notice.
•    May be required to attend a variety of gear manufacturing courses, tool shows, gear shows, & seminars which may require weeks to complete & may require foreign travel.
•    Must have or be eligible for a passport for foreign travel, & have a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
•    Thorough knowledge of face milling, face-hobbing, grinding, turning, heat treatment & other processes used in the manufacture of gears.
•    Prior experience with an organized labor force.