Eaton's Electrical sector is currently seeking a Product Design Specialist - Mechanical Engineering to join our team. This position is based at our Milton, ON facility and offers benefits from day 1.
Eaton's Milton, Ontario site is Eaton's largest manufacturing facility in Canada. Known for our large-scale custom electrical-build projects, we take pride in our highly engaged workforce, where we are focused on inclusion and celebrate diversity regularly through site engagement events.
What you'll do:
The Product Design Specialist's primary function will be in the customized mechanical design of low-voltage distribution assemblies. This position will be part of the site engineering design team and will have the opportunity to work with different departments, including central engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, supply chain and more to satisfy live customer orders.
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In this function, you will:
• Customize new and existing products using Inventor to fulfill live customer orders.
• Assess incoming Custom Switchboard orders to identify new design elements/gaps.
• Maintain Product Option Matrix to provide a real-time visual depiction of available configurations & product line gaps.
• Identify, approve, and implement product improvements to reduce cost & improve quality.
• Create & maintain standard drawings and modules, issuing & implementing Engineering Change Notices.
• Determine manufacturing methods & optimal materials and specifications to produce parts & sub-assemblies for new products or customer orders, leveraging Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) methodology, and FMEA & VA/VE tools.
• Instruct and train manufacturing personnel on new or revised manufacturing methods.
• Participate in CSA/UL audit, non-conformance material requests (NCMRs), and Corrective Action Requests (CAR), as required.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Technology.
• Minimum 3 years of prior technical experience with Low Voltage Power Distribution Products, with a minimum of two (2) years in a Manufacturing or Design Engineering capacity.
• Highly proficient user of Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D Modelling software
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
• University degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics.
• Licensed P.Eng or CET, strongly preferred.
• Technical experience working with switchboards/switchgear and reading electrical schematics.
• MetaCAM Programming experience.
• Familiar with common testing requirements for Low-Voltage Power Distribution Equipment (short circuit, thermal, seismic, etc), and have a proven ability to design-for-manufacturing in an Engineered-to-Order environment.
• Experience using and interpreting the Canadian Electrical Code, and applicable CSA & UL Standards.
• Training and Experience with Lean and Six Sigma Tools; LSS Green or Black belt.
Position Criteria:
• Strong technical acumen, paired with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including a keen understanding of common sheet-metal forming/fabrication techniques & ability to inspire a shared vision.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to lead projects/teams and consistently achieve results through self & others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong analytical skills & methodical, objective, approach to problem-solving.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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