Sr. R&D Product DVL Engineer

For more than 80 years, our client’s engineers and product specialists have partnered with customers to produce highly engineered connectivity and sensing solutions that make a connected world possible. Their focus on reliability, durability, and sustainability exemplifies their commitment to progress. The unmatched range of their product portfolio enables companies, large and small, to turn ideas into technology that can transform how the world works and lives tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Understand Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, and other requirements to design and develop next-generation electrical interconnect products to support the team’s focus within Outdoor LED Lighting and harsh environment connectivity. 
• Handle all aspects involved in New Product Development process from initial requirements gathering to production phase. 
• Generate concepts and detailed designs using development methods such as DFMEA, Tolerance Analysis, DFSS, etc. 
• Coordinate the execution of design validation product testing and certification according to international standards. 
• Design and documentation of precision stamped and molded electromechanical component assemblies. 
• De-risk product design by initiating and/or performing FEM and support analysis for critical items. 
• Engage directly with customers to clearly present designs for technical review and comment. 
• Optimize product designs for cost-efficient and high-quality manufacturing (DFM). 
• Utilize Design to Value (DTV) methodology to optimize product cost to increase product competitiveness. 
• Review and comment on First Article Approvals, Process Capability Studies, 8D reports, and other quality product analyses. 
• Work with Product Lifecycle Management, engineering documentation, and change management systems. 
• Engage with multi-functional global project teams consisting of Sales, Product Management, Project Management, Operations/Manufacturing, Quality, Global Product Approvals, and Outside Vendors. 
• Troubleshoot design issues during testing and production startup. 

Requirements:

What Your Background Should Look Like 

• Proven experience using 3D CAD design tools (Creo experience is a plus). 
• Experienced in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Knowledge of LEAN Product Development Cycle and Processes. 
• Experience in design of small plastic or metal components. 
• Basic knowledge in the selection of plastic or metal base materials and evaluation of material properties. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of finite element modeling/analysis to enable design refinement (Ansys experience preferred). 
• Ability to interact with customers to gather needs, transfer into technical requirements, and deliver conceptual solutions. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately across multi-cultural groups. 
• Self-motivated, adaptive, passionate about results, and a good team player. 
• Strong technical aptitude with willingness to learn new technologies quickly. 
• Demonstrated experience of working in a fast-paced/changing environment 
• with the ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities, and multiple projects. 
• Knowledge of Global Certifications and Regulatory Standards (UL, IEC, etc.) is an added advantage. 
• Fluent communication and presentation skills in English. 
• Knowledge in basic quality techniques and engineering change management. 
• Experience in design of experiments/test plan development to support design validation activities. 
• 7+ years minimum experience working in an engineering capacity. 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an engineering field (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Domestic travel may be required.