Lead Product Engineer, Gears

Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:

• The Global Operating System Plays.
• OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety management system standard.
• ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management system standard.
• TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
• Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
• Maintain department 5S requirements.
• Familiarity with McLaren’s Business Management System (BMS).
  • Lead the design and development of gear systems from concept through production.
  • Perform gear geometry definition, kinematic analysis, and optimization using advanced CAD and CAE tools.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement design improvements for gear-related issues such as NVH, wear, and fatigue.
• Work with material experts on material selection and on failure analysis.
• Work with the internal NVH team on gear noise resolution as needed.
• Work with the internal CAE team as required.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and support gear cutting, heat treatment, and finishing processes.
  • Utilize software such as Klingelnberg KIMOS or Gleason GEMS and Transmission 3D for gear simulation and validation.  Experience with Romax or Kiss Soft would be a plus.
  • Oversee gear testing programs, including rig and vehicle-level testing, and interpret results to refine designs.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including product engineering, quality, and suppliers to meet project goals.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in gear technology.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry standards (e.g., AGMA, ISO).
  • Perform project duties as outlined in the APQP procedure.
  • Support the creation of gear related engineering documentation, such as design guides, GOS plays, design lessons learned, etc.
  • Oversee geared parts fabrication, and support prototype build.
  • Support internal customers for review of design changes.
  • Work with internal customers, test technicians and quality engineers on developing and reviewing test procedures.
  • Recognize and resolve technical difficulties associated with projects prior to production.
  • Assist manufacturing facilities in developing processes through Advance Quality Planning.
  • Communicate with manufacturing personnel to assist in the production launch issues.
  • Keep records and transmit information between customers and other stakeholders.
  • Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures (i.e. Quality System Procedures).

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, bachelor’s in engineering technology OR equivalent. Master of Science in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience.
• Familiarity with automotive driveline systems and/or aerospace gearboxes. 
• Familiarity with electrified powertrains including high speed applications.
• Focus on hypoid and bevel gears preferred.
• Proficiency in gear design software (e.g., Klingelnberg KIMOS or Gleason GEMS and Transmission 3D.  Romax and KissSoft would be a plus)
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to grasp technical concepts.
• Strong knowledge of gear manufacturing processes, materials, and heat treatment
• Experience with durability testing, failure analysis, and NVH.
• Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks to completion.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective group communication with fellow engineers, customers, sales and manufacturing.
• MS Office proficient.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to conduct engineering calculations, use/support predictive software tools and accurate definition of load/boundary conditions for CAE.
• Experience writing technical specifications, validation test procedures and test reports.