Senior Design Engineer

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

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Responsibiliti

• esLead 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 system
• s.Collaborate with application engineering teams and customers to understand duty cycles and convert them into detailed gearbox specification
• s.Perform and validate gear calculations, including load capacity, AGMA/ISO design calculations, contact pattern analysis, bending and pitting/scuffing safety factors, and bearing life calculation
• s.Develop tolerance stack‑ups, interference/clearance analyses, and fit/assembly procedures to ensure robust performance across manufacturing and service condition
• s.Define testing requirements and oversee gearbox test programs to validate durability, NVH performance, and thermal stabilit
• y.Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure designs meet requirements, are manufacturable, and cost‑effectiv
• e.Resolve production or field issues using structured 8D problem‑solving and implement robust engineering change
• s.Serve as the internal authority for gear design; develop best‑practice standards, calculation templates, design guidelines, and training material
• s.Support development of dry and wet friction clutches, brakes, and related drivetrain component

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Qualificati

• onsBS 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 experien
• ce.Proficiency in AGMA or ISO gear design methods, gear tooth strength/contact calculations, and bearing life calculatio
• ns.Experience with tolerance stack‑ups, fits, assembly techniques, and GD&
• ;T.Proven experience developing and overseeing gearbox test plans and drivetrain validati
• on.Strong CAD skills (CREO preferred; SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar acceptable) and familiarity with PDM/PLM syste
• ms.Experience with gear analysis software (KISSsoft preferred; ROMAX, MITCALC, or similar) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred; Abaqus or simila
• r).Experience with automatic, automated manual, dual‑clutch, manual, or powershift transmissions across electrified, hybrid, or internal combustion powertrai
• ns.Background in tribology, lubrication system design, NVH mitigation, and thermal manageme
• nt.Experience with dry/wet friction clutches, brakes, and fluid couplin
• gs.Experience collaborating with embedded controls and hydraulic systems engineers for multi‑speed gearbox control syste
• ms.Understanding of linear and torsional vibration in gear, bearing, and rotating shaft syste
• ms.Proven ability to establish design standards, training programs, and technical referenc
• es.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