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Senior Design Engineer – Structural & Sheet Metal Enclosures

 

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 and close collaboration with others involved in the process. The Senior Design Engineer will manage multiple projects.

 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Lead projects from concept through to launch.  

  • Provide technical support in metal structural part design and processing. 

  • 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.

  • Participate in Risk management activities to ensure that design and process related needs are identified and appropriately addressed.  

  • Assist in other duties as required. 

 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

  • 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. 

 

Education and Experience: 

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.  

  • A master's in mechanical engineering is preferred. 

  • At least 10 years of experience in sheet metal and structural sheet design. 

  • Knowledge of welding (MIG, TIG, Spot, Plasma, Laser). 

  • FEA experience (stress, creep, compression, etc.) using CREO Simulate or Ansys required. 

  • Familiarity with Telcordia Seismic design and analysis. 

  • Familiarity with ASCE 07 Wind and snow loading design and analysis. 

  • Familiarity with industry standards including: Telcordia Specification, ASME, ASCE, etc. and the testing is required. 

  • Understanding of Product Life Cycle Management. 

  • At least 5 years of CREO/Windchill experience is desired. 

  • Experience with another 3D CAD system will be considered. 

  • ASME or ASCE member preferred. 

  • Knowledge of MS Project and Visio desired. 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 

 

Physical Requirements:  

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.   

 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing occasional job functions. 

  • Employees regularly work in an office environment. 

  • Occasionally work in a Lab, manufacturing field environment using the required PPE.