Role Overview
Ametek, Inc. is hiring a mid-level Gear Manufacturing Engineer. This is a full-time role in Whitsett. posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
As we expand our gear manufacturing capabilities, we are seeking a hands-on Gear Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in gear production. This role will lead the day-to-day performance and continuous improvement of a machine shop focused on spur, helical, worm, and bevel gear manufacturing.
This is a highly visible, shop-floor-focused position responsible for process ownership, equipment performance, and technical leadership across gear cutting, turning, grinding, and finishing operations. The right candidate will bring strong gear manufacturing knowledge and the ability to translate that into improved throughput, quality, and cost performance.
What you will do:
- Lead and optimize manufacturing processes for gear production, including hobbing, turning, grinding, and secondary operations
- Establish and improve processes for spur, helical, worm, and bevel gears
- Troubleshoot gear manufacturing issues using root cause analysis
- Partner with quality to ensure gear inspection methods are robust and repeatable
- Evaluate and implement gear manufacturing equipment
- Lead capital justification and support installation/startup of equipment
- Utilize Lean and continuous improvement tools
- Provide hands-on technical support to machinists and supervisors
- Drive preventive maintenance strategies for critical equipment
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing issues
- Develop and maintain process documentation
- Support training in gear manufacturing best practices
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred; or equivalent years of experience
- 5+ years of experience in gear manufacturing
- Expertise with gear hobbing, shaping, and/or grinding
- Experience with spur, helical, worm, and bevel gears
- Strong knowledge of gear geometry, tolerancing, and inspection
- Experience with CNC machining environments
- Strong GD&T and metallurgy understanding
- Proven problem-solving ability in shop-floor environments
- Experience evaluating and implementing equipment
- Lean manufacturing knowledge
- Strong communication and leadership skills
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How do I apply for the Gear Manufacturing Engineer position at Ametek, Inc.?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Ametek, Inc.. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Gear Manufacturing Engineer position at Ametek, Inc. located?
This position is based in Whitsett. Ametek, Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Gear Manufacturing Engineer at Ametek, Inc. earn?
Ametek, Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Gear Manufacturing Engineer role at Ametek, Inc. posted?
This role was posted on June 17, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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