Mechanical Engineer B&D Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Westland, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Heat treating ISO standards CAD design (engineering design task) GD&T Mechanical drawings Cost analysis Geometry ASME codes & standards Cost estimate preparation Manufacturing company experience Parts modeling Full Job Description Design, model & draw: Design new and replacement gears, shafts, and gearbox components; reverse-engineer parts from samples and inspection data; produce SolidWorks models and detailed drawings with gear data tables and GD&T. Gear checks & rating: Check and rate spur, helical, double helical, bevel, and worm gearing to
AGMA/ISO
with the design team, using KISSsoft (training provided).
Quoting:
Review RFQs, customer drawings, and worn or failed samples; define scope, material, heat treat, and manufacturing method; build cost estimates and quotes with the sales team and serve as the customer's technical contact from quote through delivery.
Router building:
Create the routers the shop runs (operation sequence, work centers, setup and run hours, inspection points) and build estimating standards that keep quotes fast and consistent. Shop & quality support: Work with machinists, programmers, and quality on manufacturability, hobbing/shaping/grinding questions, nonconformances, and first-article issues.
Failure analysis:
Support gearbox teardowns, root-cause analysis, and repair recommendations; occasional field and customer visits. Other duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology. Five (5) or more years of mechanical engineering experience in gear manufacturing, power transmission, or precision machined components. Working knowledge of gear geometry and AGMA standards (e.g., AGMA 2001, 2015, 6010;
ISO 6336 / 1328
). Proficient in SolidWorks (detailed drawings, GD&T per
ASME Y14.5
); understanding of turning, milling, hobbing, shaping, grinding, and heat treat. Strong Excel/estimating skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple quotes on tight turnarounds. Must pass a post-offer physical, drug screen, and have an acceptable 3-year Motor Vehicle Report as required by company policy. Preferred qualifications KISSsoft (or similar gear rating software); experience quoting machined parts or building routers in an ERP/scheduling system. Gear inspection (gear analyzers, CMM, lead/profile charts), AGMA 1010 failure modes, and gearbox repair or reverse engineering. The person we're looking for
Team-first:
You share credit, ask for input, and respect what the machinist on the floor knows.
An owner:
You take a job from quote to shipment, set your own goals, and keep learning (AGMA, KISSsoft, the shop).
A problem-solver people trust:
You work easily with customers, sales, and the shop, and you bring a fix along with every problem. Work environment Office-based with regular shop-floor time. Requires standing, walking, stooping, and climbing; occasional lifts up to 50 lbs; shop noise, dust, and oil. PPE required.