We are looking for a talented Product Design Technician - Level III to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Jamestown, NY.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Advancing specification quality — Applying advanced design skills to create and maintain accurate, standards‑compliant drawings and models that strengthen product performance and reliability.
- Producing complex, high‑fidelity models — Developing detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings while performing rigorous checking to ensure precision before release.
- Ensuring dimensional excellence — Utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to define clear, manufacturable specifications that improve fit, function, and downstream production quality.
- Maintaining configuration control — Using CAD data‑management tools to safeguard design integrity, maintain revision accuracy, and ensure secure, traceable configuration control.
- Strengthening engineering collaboration — Partnering with engineering and cross‑functional teams to process work requests, develop concept models, and validate design intent.
- Upholding global standards — Applying company, industry, national, and international standards to every model and drawing, contributing to consistent, world‑class design practices.
- Mentoring emerging designers — Training and guiding less‑experienced designers, elevating team capability and ensuring strong design fundamentals across the group.
- Driving drawing quality improvements — Leading or participating in Drawing Quality Reviews, identifying gaps, and helping refine standards and practices that enhance overall design quality.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Advanced mechanical modeling capability — The ability to create CAD models that accurately represent system‑level design concepts and support analyses such as Dimensional Variation Analysis and Finite Element Analysis.
- Deep understanding of mechanical systems — A strong grasp of how mechanical systems behave across operating environments, enabling you to design robust, innovative solutions that meet customer and lifecycle requirements.
- Mastery of mechanical design specifications — Skill in producing complete, standards‑compliant specifications—including solid models, BOMs, and detailed drawings—that clearly communicate design intent for manufacturing and inspection.
- Effective configuration and change management — The discipline to establish baselines, control revisions, process work requests, and maintain product integrity from concept through obsolescence.
- Clear, audience‑aware communication — The ability to tailor technical information for engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and leadership so decisions are informed and aligned.
- High trust and integrity — A reputation for honesty, consistency, and authenticity that strengthens collaboration and ensures others rely on your work and judgment.
- Cross‑functional collaboration — The capability to engage with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other partners to refine concepts, validate requirements, and ensure designs meet all expectations.
- Commitment to standards and continuous improvement — A mindset focused on applying global standards, improving design practices, and contributing to higher drawing and model quality across the organization.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.
Regionally applicable certification or two year Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
Additional Information:
- Demonstrate project management skills (Manage various data streams of information)
- Demonstrate Microsoft Excel skills with awareness of VBA scripts.
- Demonstrate organizational skills with focus on computer file management.
- Demonstrate ability to work under flexible conditions with changing product schedules.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize critical path items and recognize calibration concerns.
- Knowledge of Calterm and calibration structure is preferred.
Compensation:
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Shop
Min Salary $56800
Max Salary $85200
ReqID 2429468
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
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