Product Definition Engineer - Unison

Engineering

Mechanical

$ 40 - $ 55 / Hour
location_onNorwich, New York
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Job Description Summary:
The Product Definition Engineer (PDE) will be responsible for developing unique, weight optimized, mechanical packaging solutions that meet customer requirements while considering aspects such as cost, reliability, manufacturing, and maintainability. The PDE will also be responsible for documenting designs utilizing the latest drafting standards.

Projects will predominantly be designing high speed permanent magnet alternators and temperature sensors.


Essential Responsibilities:
The PDE will create detailed models and drawing packages utilizing Siemens NX. The PDE will interact closely with engineers of other functions including Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing to collaborate on new designs. The Principal Duties & Responsibilities will include the following:
 
  • Overall ownership and accountability of product definition for assigned projects from launch through production.
  • Perform detailed tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Develop complete drawing packages and lead drawing reviews.
  • Prepare presentations and present at reviews.
  • Have a thorough understanding of Engineering Drawing Practices ASME Y14.100
  • Have a thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y14.5-2009.
  • Interpret and clarify customer technical expectations.
  • Develop low-cost solutions and meet unit cost targets.
  • Define and maintain technical compliance to customer requirements.
  • Develop design concepts for technical proposals.
  • Developing fixtures and tooling.
  • Legacy product improvements and manufacturing support.
  • Internal research & development.
  • Resolution of field issues.

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent (or High School Diploma/GED with at least 7 years of Design experience).
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required


Desired Characteristics:
 
  • Experience in rotating machine design and development.
  • Experience in Total Air Temperature (TAT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), Resistive Temperature Detector (RTD) and Thermocouple (TC) design, packaging principles, and analyses functions
  • Ability to influence and seamlessly work cross-functionally in a matrix organization
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Able to communicate with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including upper management


 

Pay Details: $40.00 to $55.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



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