Gear Manufacturing Engineer

Penn Machine Company LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Penn Machine Company LLC Is Hiring

Gear Manufacturing Engineer

Johnstown, PA

Drive Innovation In Gear Manufacturing—Join Penn Machine Company

Are you ready to engineer the future of gear manufacturing? Penn Machine Company, a Marmon Group/Berkshire Hathaway Company, is seeking a passionate and experienced Gear Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team in Johnstown, PA (relocation support available for candidates located outside our local area).

Why Penn Machine?

• Over 100 years of industry leadership in Oil & Gas, Transit, Railroad, Mining, and General Industry
• A collaborative, innovative environment where expertise shapes our products and processes
• Commitment to employee development, continuous improvement, and Lean initiatives
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and 401k with company match
  
  

Your Impact

• Be our subject matter expert in gears
• Design, develop, and optimize gear manufacturing processes (machining, hobbing, grinding, heat treat)
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure quality and performance
• Select tools, materials, and machines for gear production
• Design fixtures and special tooling to support manufacturing
• Lead and support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to support gear manufacturing
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve challenges
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for gear-related issues
• Stay current with industry trends, gear standards (AGMA, ISO), and emerging technologies
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
• 3+ years’ experience in gear manufacturing or related fields
• Experience with gear design preferred. Heat treat and metallurgy experience are pluses.
• Solid understanding of gear types (spur, helical, bevel, etc.) and gear cutting methods
• Familiarity with CNC machines, CAD/CAM, and gear design software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
• Lean manufacturing experience; Black Belt certification a plus
  
  

Ready to Grow? If you’re a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and driving process improvements, we want to hear from you. We support professional growth through AGMA training for candidates eager to expand their gear knowledge.

Apply Today Visit our Careers page at www.pennmach.com to submit your application.

EOE/Veterans/Disabled

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.