Williams International · 2 days ago
Gear Specialist
Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. The Gear Specialist will help prevent scrap, reduce scheduling impacts, and implement changes while also training and developing new employees to ensure project performance meets high standards.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Oerlikon G Series Gear Grinder Programming & Troubleshooting
Kapp VX Series Gear Grinder Programming & Troubleshooting
Hypoid and Spiral Bevel Gear design development using KIMoS
Klingelnberg P Series Inspection Machine Programming & Troubleshooting
Document and PPAP new developed gearing products
Roll Test Programming and Troubleshooting
Shaper Programming and Troubleshooting
PFMEA and DFMEA Creation
KISSsoft and KIMoS programming and evaluation
Creating thorough work instructions and setup documentation for all gear manufacturing processes
Analyze gear distortion data and provide recommendations to engineering on pre/post heat treatment machining tolerances
Mentor Cell Specialists and engineering on all aspects of gear manufacturing
Perform routine maintenance of machines and equipment operated
Clean, organize and maintain cellular manufacturing work area in accordance with established standards
Ensure the continuous flow of materials and parts through the Cell
Adhere to all safety standards and regulations
Participate in the training and development of other Cellular Manufacturing Associates to promote the continuous quality improvement of manufacturing
Strive to accomplish team goals and enhance the quality of machined parts through the reduction of scrap and improvement of throughput
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering required
10+ years of experience in Gear design and manufacturing required
Experience with the following is required: Oerlikon G Series Gear Grinders
Experience with the following is required: Kapp Niles VX Series Gear Grinders
Experience with the following is required: Klingelnberg P Series Inspection Machines
Experience with the following is required: Gear Shaping, Hobbing, and Skiving
Experience with the following is required: Bevel and Spur Gear roll testing machines (Gleason preferred)
Experience with KiMOS and KISSoft for gear design/evaluation
Solid fundamentals in PFMEA/DFMEA creation
Experience working with carburized and nitrided steel and subsequent processing post case hardening
Physical lifting requirements include ability to lift 50 pounds (4 inches to 25 inches), capable of pushing or pulling a weight of 60 pounds, a grip strength of at least 50 pounds, and be able to reach above the shoulder (65 inches)
U. S. Citizenship is required
Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U. S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Company
Williams International
Williams International is an American manufacturer of small gas turbine engines based in Commerce Township, Michigan, United States. It is a sub-organization of Williams.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sam B. Williams
Founder
Recent News
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