What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Design Engineer - SMTT position at Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company?
Job Summary
The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading program-level designs and prototype fabrications for complex enclosure solutions that produce the required performance and features to provide greater value for our customers. This position will require primarily job-centered decision-making andclose collaboration with others involved in the process. The Senior Design Engineer will manage multiple projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.
The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading program-level designs and prototype fabrications for complex enclosure solutions that produce the required performance and features to provide greater value for our customers. This position will require primarily job-centered decision-making andclose collaboration with others involved in the process. The Senior Design Engineer will manage multiple projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None.
- Lead projects from concept through to launch.
- Draw and design package preparation and release.
- Develop requirements and analyze product design data to determine conformance to established design selection criteria, standardized parts and equipment use, and design-to-cost practices.
- Maintain and upgrade existing products.
- Establish test plans and execute 3rd party certifications.
- Lead the development and testing of prototypes for new product ideas and create product specifications.
- Create and maintain project development plans and create and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
- Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and redesign existing products.
- Generate and release full bills of material for manufacturing.
- Identify non-conformances and root causes to initiate and implement solutions.
- Assist in other duties as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Independent and self-driven while working in a team environment.
- Ability to identify problems that need resolution, propose solutions, and escalate as needed.
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in General or Mechanical Engineering, is required.
- A master's in mechanical engineering is preferred.
- At least 7 years of experience in product development is required in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Sheet Metal (Aluminum, Steel, Galvanized) is required.
- At least 5 years of CREO/Windchill experience is desired.
- Experience with another 3D CAD system will be considered.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is desired.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment is desired.
- Knowledge of MS Project and Visio desired.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with appliance regulatory and testing agencies such as UL, CEC, ASTM, IEC, CE, and RoHS a plus.
The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.
- Employees regularly work in an office environment.
- Occasionally work in a Lab, manufacturing field environment using the required PPE.