Mechanical Engineer

Atlanta Gear Works is a fast-growing, family run, highly respected leader in custom gear manufacturing and gearbox repair for industrial customers across North America. We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in gear design and gearbox repair, looking to grow with a company that values quality, precision, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, reverse engineer, and troubleshoot custom gearing and industrial gearboxes

Work closely with sales, and service teams, machinists, assemblers, and vendors to ensure project success

Communicate clearly and professionally with customers to provide technical support, project updates, and solutions

Manage projects from quoting through completion, meeting customer timelines and quality standards

Create and review engineering drawings, models using Solid Works.

Develop technical documentation for repairs and gearing

Support continuous improvement in processes and products

Utilize ERP systems (JobBOSS experience a plus) to manage work orders and track project progress

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

3+ years of experience in the gear industry strongly preferred

Solid understanding of gear geometry, materials, and manufacturing methods

Hands-on experience with gearbox design and repair

Strong project management skills and attention to detail

Familiarity with ERP systems and job tracking tools

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Why Atlanta Gear Works?

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects that are critical to our customer operations

Growing company with modern state of the art equipment

Team-oriented culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Workforce development though continuous training

Safety is a top priority, we maintain a clean, organized and safety conscious work environmentRequirements:

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Must pass a criminal background check