design engineer Plattsburgh, NY
Job description
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Exciting Growth Based Role in our Manufacturing Facility
www.schonbek.com
Schonbek, a wholly owned subsidiary of WAC, operates a robust factory in Plattsburgh, New York with over 100 passionate employees, many of whom developed their craft over the last 30-40 years under the tutelage of two generations of Schonbeks. Founded in 1870, Schonbek is a world-renowned brand of luxury crystal and custom lighting, reflecting a respect for craftsmanship while elevating luxury design. Schonbek will continue its 150+ year heritage of crystal lighting in upstate New York while the Schonbek plant there will also produce technically-advanced luminaires for the WAC, Modern Forms, dweLED, and AiSPiRE brands in the W group.
Position Overview:
The Design Engineer/Project Engineer will design, develop and coordinate the manufacturing (both in-house and out-sourced) of standard and customized products which meet design and customer requirements with an efficient design to manufacture.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop customized products by evaluating design and customer requirements.
- Complete both standard product and/or project product designs as required by customer orders.
- Introduce product designs into production (either in-house or out-sourced) by completing design drawings, tooling drawings and facilitating release processes throughout the organization.
- Ensure that designs are both accurate and cost effective.
- Keep up to date on Certification requirements of product designs.
- Complete product designs that adhere to all regulatory standards for the region where the product is being sold.
- Ensure timely releases to production by adhering to established engineering/production schedules for each project.
- Support manufacturing of product through the custom/contract production area with creative technical solutions.
- Attend project meetings with internal and external partners on site or at customer locations.
- Gather and evaluate development and manufacturing capabilities of external and internal partners.
- Complete special projects as they arise.
- Execute efficient and creative designs to meet predetermined costs, deadlines, execution, quality, and safety-regulations.
- Deliver realistic design and product ideas to match project and customer requirements.
- Project Manage assigned design engineering tasks, including performing research necessary to resolve technical problems with a cross-departmental approach.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 1 - 8 years of professional related experience.
- Manufacturing experience a plus.
- Experience with 2D and 3D Visualization programs such as CAD, Key Creator, NX, SolidWorks.
- Strong experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Candidate must be a team player with strong communication skills.
- Must possess the willingness and ability to work under pressure.
- Relocation to the Plattsburgh/NY (Adirondack Coast (goadirondack.com), Burlington/Vt area.
- Relocation assistance available.
Please note, all responsibilities outlined in the above job description are subject to change as needed. All efforts will be made to ensure proper notice is given for changes in responsibilities.
About Schonbek:
Founded more than 150 years ago in Bohemia, Schonbek Lighting is a world-renowned brand of luxury crystal lighting. Its story began in 1870 when young Adolph Schonbek left his grandfather’s glassworks to pursue his dream of making custom chandeliers with the finest crystal. It has continued captivating consumers across generations and multiple continents with its timeless crystal lighting designs. www.schonbek.com
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,797.96 - $67,197.54 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plattsburgh, NY 12901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
