The Timken Company

Principal Process Engineer - Metrology and Gauging

The Timken Company$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (Master's preferred)
  • Minimum 7 years' relevant experience
  • Advanced experience with CMM operation, calibration and maintenance
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, metrology standards, calibration methods, and measurement uncertainty
  • Experience with optical measurement methods and on-machine gauging
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis of measurement systems and root-cause/variance analysis
  • Demonstrated project management skills and effective communication

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy metrology and gauging solutions and provide technical support
  • Perform calibration and evaluate measuring uncertainty of metrology equipment
  • Contribute to technical strategy for bearing metrology deployment
  • Lead/support capital projects managing specifications, installations, and project delivery
  • Perform product/process rationalization and benchmarking for manufacturing decisions
  • Manage departmental projects ensuring timely completion through effective planning
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on metrology/gauging

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on global manufacturing technology with a focus on innovation
  • Involvement in capital projects, enhancing project management experience
  • Exposure to international travel and cross-functional collaboration
  • Potential for career advancement in a global manufacturing leader
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives, impacting product quality and efficiency
Full Job Description
Purpose of Position

This role advances Timken's global manufacturing technology by developing, applying, and implementing metrology and inspection solutions to improve product quality, reduce manufacturing cost, and enable new production systems. The engineer will apply dimensional and surface metrology principles, calibrate and evaluate measurement systems, and support global plant sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deploy metrology and gauging solutions (CMM, optical measurement, on-machine probing) and provide technical support across Timken's global manufacturing footprint.
  • Perform calibration and measuring uncertainty evaluation of metrology equipment.
  • Contribute to technical strategy for bearing metrology and gauging deployment.
  • Lead/support capital projects: specify equipment, manage installations, debug/startups, and manage appropriation requisitions, cost tracking, and project delivery within budget.
  • Perform product/process rationalization and benchmarking to support manufacturing decisions and cost comparisons.
  • Manage departmental projects using project-management tools, resource planning, and corrective actions to ensure timely completion.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on metrology/gauging to boost throughput, quality, and safety, support plant teams through implementation and evaluation.
  • Travel internationally and domestically as required (up to ~25%).


Required Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (Master's preferred).
  • Minimum 7 years' relevant experience.
  • Advanced experience with CMM operation, calibration and maintenance.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, metrology standards, calibration methods and measurement uncertainty evaluation.
  • Experience with optical measurement methods and on-machine gauging.
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis of measurement systems (e.g., JMP) and root-cause/variance analysis.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and effective communication; strong collaborative/team orientation.
  • Willingness for hands-on problem solving and global travel.

About The Timken Company

The Timken Company is a global manufacturer of bearings and power transmission products. It operates through two segments: Mobile Industries and Process Industries. The Mobile Industries segment offers bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and related products and services for truck, rail, and other mobile applications. The Process Industries segment provides bearings, power transmission components, and related services for industrial markets, including heavy and general industrial, energy, and food and beverage. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.
Learn more about The Timken Company
Size
18,029 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$284.5 million
Founded
1899
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
NASDAQ

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