Bearing Product Engineer

Bearing Product Engineer
Location: Toledo OH (Hybrid 4 Days Remote 1 Day Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire

We are seeking a Bearing Product Engineer to provide technical expertise and engineering support for bearing products and applications. This role will serve as the primary technical resource for customers sales teams and internal departments while supporting product development quality improvements and project management activities. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with bearings in the automotive industrial aftermarket or bearing manufacturing industry.

• Provide engineering and technical support related to bearing selection application performance and troubleshooting.
• Prepare product drawings specifications calculations and technical reports.
• Support customer projects from concept through production launch.
• Coordinate PPAP submissions sample activities drawing reviews and inspections.
• Conduct bearing failure analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform bearing measurements inspections and engineering evaluations.
• Develop Design Validation Plans (DVPs) and review test results.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customer accounts.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Quality Purchasing and Product Engineering teams.
• Support quality investigations and customer concerns using 8D 5 Why and root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Review customer requirements and drawings to determine bearing specifications.
• Provide technical training and support to customers and internal teams.
• Participate in customer audits and manufacturing quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain engineering documentation drawings approvals and project records.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related Engineering discipline required.
• 1-3 years of experience in the bearing industry or working with bearing applications.
• Experience in automotive industrial aftermarket or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of bearing design fit clearance life calculations and failure modes is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and interact directly with customers.

• Experience with PPAP processes and quality systems.
• Understanding of bearing testing validation and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience preparing technical reports and customer documentation.