Mechanical Design Manager (R&D/Parts Design)

Principal R&D/Product Development Engineer (Remote)

SR R&D - Product DVL Engineer

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Build, mentor and manage a team responsible for smart mechanical design applied to innovative antenna solutions and deliver to market on time with dialed in cost.</li><li>You and your team will directly own the design and analysis of mechanical systems and components ensuring compliance with product performance requirements, industry standards and regulations across the lifecycle from initial concept stage to mass production.</li><li>Assess risk and compliance across areas of accountability.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mechanical design process, tools and methodologies.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage and enhance proto shop capability with the help of technicians.</li><li>Facilitate travel to plants or others as needed to support customer issues as well as meet program milestones.</li><li>Mentor interns and junior engineers to build a robust talent pipeline and help cultivate talent.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure concepts re-use best practice technology whenever possible by aligning on the long term product roadmap.</li><li>Provide deep technical guidance and work with external partners as needed to bring up forward looking technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated results in driving efficiency and productivity in an organization.&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>B.S. or M.S(preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.&nbsp;</li><li>6+ years of experience in managing or leading a team with proven experience bringing best in class devices/novel antenna solutions to market as well as hiring and growing talent.</li><li>15+ years of experience in mechanical design and development for various form factors. From ultra compact ear worn wearable devices to high gain antenna panels/batons.</li><li>Solid understanding of product development process. Use the first principles approach to resolve deep technical challenges to unlock innovation.</li><li>Hands on experience with CNC, tooling, molding, stamping, plating, assembly and dies.</li><li>Expert level proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modelling tools such as CREO/SolidWorks or similar. Hands on experience with simulation tools (FEA) and analysis techniques.</li><li>Crisp communication skills to present to leadership and stakeholders as needed.</li><li>Demonstrated results in driving efficiency and productivity in an organization.&nbsp;</li><li>Innovation mindset to further our technology roadmap.</li><li>Ability to influence cross-functional teams, including product management, project management, RF/Antenna engineering manufacturing, operations and quality to optimize product design for manufacturability, cost and quality.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the development of sockets, high-speed connectors, and cable assemblies from market definition to production release.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, applications, field engineers, project managers) to translate Voice of Customer (VOC) into technical concepts and specifications.</li><li>Conduct feasibility studies and generate design concepts.</li><li>Perform mechanical and thermal simulations.</li><li>Present design evaluations and proposals to customers.</li><li>Create detailed 2D/3D designs, DFMEA, and tolerance analyses.</li><li>Build and validate prototype samples.</li><li>Finalize product qualification and specifications.</li><li>Provide ongoing technical support to Operations, Quality, and Production teams.</li><li>Manage Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) and Product Change Notifications (PCN).</li><li>Maintain system-level understanding of customer applications and integrate solutions into the design process.</li><li>Drive projects through the LEANPD stage-gate process to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, cost-effective solutions.</li><li>Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and external suppliers to align with technical, quality, and cost targets.</li><li>Generate and manage all necessary technical documentation including design drawings, engineering changes, and design history files.</li><li>Support post-launch activities and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.</li><li>10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience involving:</li><li>Electrical components and devices.</li><li>Mechanical structure design.</li><li>Manufacturing tooling development (stamping, molding, assembly, plating).</li><li>Manufacturing process development.</li></ul> Strong knowledge in: <ul><li>Socket, connector, and cable assembly design.</li><li>Material selection.</li><li>Tolerance analysis.</li><li>DFMEA.</li><li>Product qualification.</li></ul> Expertise in 3D CAD applications (preferably Creo), including: <ul><li>3D solid modeling (sheet metal).</li><li>2D drawings.</li><li>PDM Link Data Manager.</li><li>General understanding of SpaceClaim, SolidWorks, or other conceptual design tools.</li></ul> Advanced proficiency in: <ul><li>Geometric Dimensioning &amp; Tolerancing (GD&amp;T).</li><li>Limit and fit analysis including statistical tolerance analysis.</li><li>Finite element analysis tools (e.g., Ansys, Workbench) for elastic and plastic behavior of metals.</li></ul> Proven ability to: <ul><li>Develop and write design objectives and technical product specifications.</li><li>Lead product development from concept to production.</li><li>Provide technical leadership across the full product lifecycle.</li></ul> In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes: <ul><li>Machining, molding, stamping, plating, assembly.</li><li>Best practices in Design for Manufacturing (DFM).</li><li>Solid understanding of competitive product landscape and intellectual property considerations.</li><li>Fluent in English (verbal and written) to support global communication.</li><li>Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional team and across time zones.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to make data-driven decisions with minimal supervision.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>For our product development team for electro-mechanical relays in the Centre of Competence in Waidhofen/Thaya in Austria, we are looking for a Senior Product Developer (m/f/d) to strengthen the team. </li><li>As a product developer, you will be responsible for supporting product management and sales with innovative product solutions. Our products are developed for the global market and have been on the market for many years (&gt;15 years). </li><li>As a Product Development Engineer, you will develop these products from the initial idea through to series production. The position reports directly to the Head of Product Development.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Main development engineer responsible for electro-mechanical relay platforms and platform extensions.</li><li>Independent development of innovative product solutions in compliance with the relevant standards.</li><li>Coordination of product requirements with field application engineers, product management and customers.</li><li>3D design and creation of 2D product drawings •	Carrying out feasibility studies and tests.</li><li>Management of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEA)</li><li>Collaboration with Ansys simulation experts and our in-house laboratory as well as prototyping.</li><li>Working in an international working environment.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree in mechatronics (an advantage), mechanical engineering, electrical engineering with professional experience.</li><li>Experience with the realisation of development projects.</li><li>Experience with project management is an advantage.</li><li>3D CAD design experience (preferably PTC Creo or similar parametric CAD programmes).</li><li>Creative and analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.</li><li>High level of innovation and ability to work in a team.</li><li>Good English Knowledge, German an advantage.</li><li>Main development engineer responsible for electromechanical relay platforms and platform extensions.</li><li>Independent development of innovative product solutions in compliance with the relevant standards.</li><li>Coordination of product requirements with field application engineers, product management and customers.</li><li>3D design and creation of 2D product drawings.</li><li>Carrying out feasibility studies and tests.</li><li>Management of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEA).</li><li>Collaboration with Ansys simulation experts and our in-house laboratory as well as prototyping.</li><li>Working in an international working environment.</li></ul> Location: <ul><li>Waidhofen/Thaya, Austria (remote location near the Czech Republic border).</li></ul>

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