Associate Product Design Engineer

ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER (Permanent)
Our client, a global manufacturing organization with headquarters in WNY, is looking to add an Associate Product Design Engineer to their growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design and development of complex engineering products/components for aerospace, energy, defense, medical, and industrial industries
  
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) through collaboration with CAD Designers
  
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gain a firm understanding of production capabilities, assembly processes, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) requirements
  
• Create product specifications that align with customer needs/project goals
  
• Ensure all components meet form, fit, function, performance, and manufacturability requirements
  
• Sit in on customer meetings to ensure new product conditions are accurately defined and detailed
  
• Research, analyze, develop prototypes, and test/validate new product concepts and design improvements
  
• Ensure all engineering documentation is properly recorded throughout all phases of the product development lifecycle
  
• Utilize engineering principles, analysis, and material selection to drive and support decisions while designing each product
  
• Collaborate with various internal team members (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales) teams to ensure successful project completion
  
• Work well both independently and in a team environment
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• 100% in-office
  
• $60,000 - $75,000 annually depending on experience
  
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical engineering
  
• 1+ year experience using 2D and 3D CAD software via internships, coursework, and/or professional experience
  
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, material selection & mechanics of materials
  
• Proficient computer skills
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available 
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters