Mechanical Design Engineeer

Amphenol Fiber Systems International•Allen, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer takes ownership of new ideas and develops new products and the processes needed to realize them. The role develops designs, piece-part drawings, and assembly drawings; supports customers and operations; and focuses on expanding cable accessory offerings, including standard catalog products, fiber optic transitions, and overmolding. It also focuses on cable harness design for new and complex applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
3–5 years of experience in a related field.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and interpret assembly drawings based on internal and customer specifications.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
Proficiency in SolidWorks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Strong understanding of customer-service best practices.
Strong team player.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize design solutions to stated requirements.
Create 3D models of new designs and layouts in SolidWorks, including interfaces, piece parts, and purchased components.
Use precedents, manufacturers’ catalogs, and technical guides to identify dimensions, tolerances, and drafting standards and practices.
Create detailed piece-part drawings from engineering designs and layouts.
Design tight-tolerance machined components, including mill, lathe, and screw-machine parts, as well as molded parts.
Create assembly and product drawings.
Maintain working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and perform tolerance analyses.
Research and analyze problems, recommend actions, and develop possible design solutions for implementation.
Initiate engineering change notices.
Work with manufacturing engineering and operations to ensure drawings contain details that support manufacturability, including bills of material, special notes and instructions, and standards.
Support and lead design reviews.
Order, assemble, and enable testing of new products.
Resolve design-related issues involving performance, producibility, and product delivery.
Develop suppliers to assure component supply.
Participate in the Material Review Board for non-conforming material.