Gear Design Engineer

Project Engineer – Aerospace | Gear Design & Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the Parker Aerospace team in Kalamazoo, MI. This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering role responsible for leading complex product development and engineering projects involving electromagnetic design of AC/DC motors, gear design, gear manufacturing, and design-for-manufacturing/assembly.

The Project Engineer will serve as the technical leader for assigned projects, overseeing design planning, verification, development, testing, manufacturing integration, and project execution. This individual will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Designers, Vendors, Customers, Parker divisions, and other technical resources to deliver innovative products that meet technical, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering and product-development projects from planning through completion.
• Develop project goals, objectives, technical requirements, schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
• Provide technical leadership for the design, verification, development, and improvement of aerospace products and processes.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to gear design, manufacturing, product development, and design optimization.
• Work closely with Product Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure designs are optimized for DFM/DFA, manufacturability, assembly, cost, and performance.
• Develop and review system schematics, layouts, sketches, algorithms, transfer functions, engineering drawings, and test plans.
• Determine product specifications based on customer requirements, performance requirements, technical studies, and engineering analysis.
• Coordinate project activities, monitor schedules, resolve technical issues, and develop alternative solutions when necessary.
• Prepare project status reports, milestones, technical presentations, and recommendations for management and customers.
• Design and execute product verification plans using analysis, similarity, testing, and other appropriate engineering methods.
• Review and approve technical work completed by other engineers, designers, and technical personnel.
• Coordinate detailed drawings and schematics with Designers, Drafters, and other Engineering personnel.
• Develop tooling and fixtures for new products and manufacturing processes.
• Work directly with tooling vendors to develop and deliver required designs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Design and Process Engineering.
• Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify trends, opportunities, and process improvements.
• Develop documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures.
• Maintain engineering project files, technical histories, databases, and project documentation.
• Work with customers and external technical resources to communicate project status and technical solutions.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and serve as a functional technical expert.
• Represent the company on assigned technical projects and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with Parker policies, aerospace industry regulations, engineering standards, and documentation requirements.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of related engineering experience.
• Extensive experience in Gear Design AND Gear Manufacturing – REQUIRED.
• Strong understanding of engineering design and manufacturing principles.
• Experience working on complex product development or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA principles.
• Ability to lead technical projects and coordinate multidisciplinary resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on complex engineering problems involving multiple variables.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to engineering teams, management, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong technical documentation and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solid-model CAD systems.
• Experience with FEA and engineering simulation software.
• Aerospace, aviation, motors, actuation, gearing, or electromechanical product experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing tooling and fixtures.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing and external vendors.
• Experience with AC/DC motor design or electromagnetic engineering.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.