Design 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, a Marmon Group/Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a proven 100+ year old company in a growth industry. We are a leading manufacturer of products and services for the Oil & Gas industry, Transit, Railroad, Mining, and general industry in the US and globally.

We are looking for a dedicated Gear Design Engineer to join our team and drive excellence in the production of gears and our other products for our customers.

This new position will be a gear expert within our Engineering department to support both of our facilities (Johnstown, PA and Blairsville, PA) to:

• Design, develop, and optimize gear manufacturing processes, including machining, hobbing, grinding, and heat treat

• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure quality and performance standards

• Select appropriate tools, materials, and machines for gear production

• Design fixtures and special tooling to support manufacturing

• Implement and support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

• Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for gear-related and product issues

• Stay current with industry trends, gear standards (e.g., AGMA, ISO), and emerging technologies

Requirements for successful candidate include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in high volume gear manufacturing

• Experience in generated heat treat recipes, metallurgical experience and gear design required

• Solid understanding of gear types (spur, helical, bevel, etc.) and gear cutting methods

• Familiarity with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, and gear design software

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Black belt certification is a plus.

Excellent opportunity with a proven and growing company.

We offer:

• Competitive wage and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances effective 1st day of employment. Other benefits offered include paid time off and 401k with company match.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• A collaborative work environment

Ready to engineer the future with us?
Apply now by visiting our Careers link on our website at:

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.