Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

While working with a multi-disciplinary team, the Mechanical Engineer will envision, model, design, develop, test, and benchmark the mechanical requirements of various types of gearboxes and speed reducers that are used by our customers in a wide variety of industrial and military applications. The person in this position will be involved in the complete life cycle management of the system solutions from concept to design, analysis, architecture, and implementation on the manufacturing floor. This role is based out of Springville, NY, and reports to the Engineering Manager of the Business Unit.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and application support to customers and Sales personnel. 
• Provide mechanical design-related technical support for our manufacturing and assembly departments.
• Maintain existing and create new bills of materials, 3D models, 2D detail and outline drawings using SolidWorks. 
• Generate cost estimates used in design evaluations. 
• Manage the design and development of new and modified gear drives.
• Perform application/design calculations related to torque, horsepower, and efficiency.
• Use AGMA standards and gear design software to complete calculations related to gear tooth geometry, bending, and wear, as well as bearing life. 
• Utilize finite element analysis to validate the design of components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop and validate new and modified gear drive designs.
• Create QA inspection documentation for the first piece and ongoing component inspections. 
• Lead FMEA meetings with the goal of risk mitigation associated with new custom and modified designs.
• Lead root cause analyses and subsequent corrective action implementation and effectiveness efforts. 
• Provide leadership and mentoring guidance to new Engineers.
• Perform other engineering-related tasks as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Experience and Education Required

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years’ experience with mechanical design for industrial or military applications. This experience should include knowledge of steel/cast iron manufacturing processes such as milling, turning, grinding, broaching, and heat treatment.
• SAP Experience (Microsoft D365 is preferred).

Technical Skills

• Experience with 3D modeling and 2D drafting software (SolidWorks is preferred).
• DFMEA and PFMEA processes.
• Prior Knowledge and use of GD&T applications.
• Familiarity with Lean practices.
• FEA analysis and/or gear design experiences.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Technical writing.

HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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The Company

HBD Industries, Inc. is a diversified industrial manufacturing company that operates a portfolio of engineered product businesses across multiple platforms including Precision Components, Industrial Rubber and Power Transmission Products.

About Winsmith

Winsmith is part of the Power Transmission Group portfolio and specializes in design, manufacture and assembly of Industrial Speed and Torque management solutions.  The business has two main brands it sells the product under – Winsmith and Perfection Gear.  Winsmith Gearboxes can be found in Material Handling, Food & Beverage, Renewable Energy and Aerospace markets while Perfection products are mainly used in Mobile & Construction, Ariel Lifting and Service Truck markets.  The products are produced in multiple plants across the United States and sold direct and through channel partners.