Technical Engineering Manager, Gears & Transmission

Linamar Corporation • Livonia, MI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsibility
Provides resource allocation, manages priorities, and provides design and
engineering status reports.
Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all gear types, including helical, bevel, worm, planetary, and especially high-performance hypoid/spiral bevel sets.
Oversee the design, analysis, and optimization of gears and bearing arrangements to meet noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) and durability targets.
Collaborate with plant operations to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability (DFM), specifically regarding gear grinding, lapping, and heat treatment processes.
Create and control engineering design documentation.
Assure quality of design, analysis, models and prints through established design reviews.
Provides technical oversight and guidance of the Core Engineering Specialists on the Team.
Assigns core engineering tasks as appropriate to the Core Engineering Specialists so that the team’s workload is even, tasks are completed in a timely manner and the work continues to develop the Core Engineering Specialist’s technical capability and capacity.
Approve, define and maintain design guides and best practices for their respective product.
Lead the upfront core component design and analytical activities of a project.
Research, plans, and guides product architecture for next generation product/component designs.
Supports Product and Test Engineering in the development phase of new products.
Ensures product designs support optimal manufacturing methods and processes while maintaining product function.
Provide technical leadership to groups/individuals, specifically the Core Engineering Specialists, for critical engineering projects/issues.
Conducts appropriate technology studies and investigations to obtain optimally designed products for the market.
Develops the final product design requirements and communicates this to the product teams.
Supports Advanced Manufacturing studies to define the appropriate process and equipment requirements.
Recognize and lead technical problem resolution using problem solving techniques such as 8-D, IS/IS-NOT, fishbone, Red X and 6-Panels.
Generate technical documentation including design FMEA, prototype and control plans for components.
Review technical publications, conducts patent searches and reviews; provide recommendation(s).
Support new business pursuit activities including system layouts, duty cycle analysis, review of technical documents (i.e. Statement of Work, Design Guides, Best Practices, Technical specifications).
Develops engineering tools, test methods and procedures for accurate product performance evaluation.
Deliver training in subject area to increase the knowledge base of engineering organization.
Provide mentoring to Engineering Specialists and Product Engineers.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience in gear design and manufacturing, and 3+ years in a formal leadership or management role.
• Minimum of 15 years engineering experience.
• Strong leadership skills with high self-motivation and drive.
• Ability to provide technical mentorship to other engineers.
• Deep expertise in Hypoid and Spiral Bevel gear design, including tooth contact analysis (TCA) and ease-off optimization.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software (e.g., KISSsoft, MASTA, Romax, Transmission3D, and Kimos / Gleason GEMS).
• Comprehensive understanding of planetary gear set kinematics and helical gear micro-geometry (lead and profile modifications).
• Expertise in bearing selection (tapered roller, ball, needle) and calculating L10 life within complex housings.
• Strong understanding of bearing preload settings and their impact on gear mesh deflection.
• Familiarity with Gleason and/or Klingelnberg manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of gear metallurgy, including carburizing, quenching, and shot peening.
• Ability to interpret gear inspection reports (GMM/CMM data) and troubleshoot manufacturing deviations.
• Proficient with GD&T, dimensional tolerancing and tolerance stacks.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to grasp technical concepts.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (i.e. casting, forging, machining and assembly).
• 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.
• Proficient with application of DFMEA, DVPR and Control Plans.
• MS Office proficient.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to conduct engineering calculations, use/support predictive software tools, accurate definition of load/boundary conditions for CAE, utilize statistical and numerical methods for design optimization
• Experience writing technical specifications, validation test procedures and test reports.
• In-depth technical subject matter knowledge for their engineering product.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD/CAE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides resource allocation, manages priorities, and provides design and engineering status reports.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all gear types, including helical, bevel, worm, planetary, and especially high-performance hypoid/spiral bevel sets.
• Oversee the design, analysis, and optimization of gears and bearing arrangements to meet noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) and durability targets.
• Collaborate with plant operations to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability (DFM), specifically regarding gear grinding, lapping, and heat treatment processes.
• Create and control engineering design documentation.
• Assure quality of design, analysis, models and prints through established design reviews.
• Provides technical oversight and guidance of the Core Engineering Specialists on the Team.
• Assigns core engineering tasks as appropriate to the Core Engineering Specialists so that the team’s workload is even, tasks are completed in a timely manner and the work continues to develop the Core Engineering Specialist’s technical capability and capacity.
• Approve, define and maintain design guides and best practices for their respective product.
• Lead the upfront core component design and analytical activities of a project.
• Research, plans, and guides product architecture for next generation product/component designs.
• Supports Product and Test Engineering in the development phase of new products.
• Ensures product designs support optimal manufacturing methods and processes while maintaining product function.
• Provide technical leadership to groups/individuals, specifically the Core Engineering Specialists, for critical engineering projects/issues.
• Conducts appropriate technology studies and investigations to obtain optimally designed products for the market.
• Develops the final product design requirements and communicates this to the product teams.
• Supports Advanced Manufacturing studies to define the appropriate process and equipment requirements.
• Recognize and lead technical problem resolution using problem solving techniques such as 8-D, IS/IS-NOT, fishbone, Red X and 6-Panels.
• Generate technical documentation including design FMEA, prototype and control plans for components.
• Review technical publications, conducts patent searches and reviews; provide recommendation(s).
• Support new business pursuit activities including system layouts, duty cycle analysis, review of technical documents (i.e. Statement of Work, Design Guides, Best Practices, Technical specifications).
• Develops engineering tools, test methods and procedures for accurate product performance evaluation.
• Deliver training in subject area to increase the knowledge base of engineering organization.
• Provide mentoring to Engineering Specialists and Product Engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager