JOB DESCRIPTION

The Principal Engineer will be responsible for the design and analysis of Spiral Bevel, Hypoid, Straight Bevel, Differential and Parallel Axis Gearing used by Meritor in current and future products. The Principal Engineer will also provide support to various product engineering groups and provide specialist guidance in application, development, manufacturing, quality of Meritor geared products. Responsibilities require experience in various gear design tools including but not limited to Gleason and Klingelnberg systems. The Principal Engineer will lead a group of gear engineers while coordinating engineering projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Principal Engineer will report to the Sr. Chief Engineer Gear Technology and will work both independently and on teams depending on the type of project assignments.

• This position is responsible for evaluating new gear design and analysis tools, development of new technologies to continually improving product performance and to reduce costs.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Design, development, test, and release of all types of gears, splines and clutch teeth.

• Analyze and optimize all designs for performance requirements.

• Calculates designs for various manufacturing systems and interfaces.

• Assure gear design meets all internal and external performance and durability requirements.

• Responsible for analyzing gear inspection reports, engineering tests results, and issuing required approval letters. Troubleshooting of performance tests is required as necessary.

• Approve test Lab set-ups and test reports.

• Responsible for development and maintenance of DVP and DFMEAs plans on related gear programs.

• Ability to work on multiple programs and on teams.

• Responsible for conducting appropriate technology studies and investigations to obtain the best gear products in the market, utilizing current technological advances and corresponding engineering tools and manufacturing equipment within established schedules.

• Interfaces with various functional areas, gear machine and tooling vendors supply system to coordinate for a timely release of the new gear product or revisions into production.

• Develops engineering tools for accurate gear performance evaluation, to lead to the best gear geometry for performance most effective cost.

•Attend Product Reviews, Design Reviews and Customer Meetings as necessary

• Assist Meritor Domestic and International Facilities as required.

• Be able to travel domestically and internationally

• Be able to write detailed technical reports and make technical presentations.

• Develop and Implement Best Practices

• Ensure timely completion of all project objectives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSME or equivalent required, MS or PHD preferred

• Minimum 10 years experience preferred in the gear design and development for the vehicle industry.

• Effective organization, documentation and communication skills.

• Highly analytical and detail oriented is desired.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Relevant software skills: Microsoft Office, Gleason T2000/Cage, Kimos and Calyx.

• Problem solver who embraces an interest in reducing design cycle time, root cause resolution, and proactive design robustness philosophies.

• Consistently drives for increased responsiveness and pro-activity, especially in regards to meeting and anticipating customer expectations.

•Fluent in Gleason or Klingelnberg design systems and softwares.

•Experience in hypoid/spiral bevel, cylindrical, straight bevel gearing and splines.

Education Details:

Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)~Master's Level Degree (Preferred)

Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.