Mechanical Design Engineeer

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Allen, TX

6d•$80,000 - $120,000•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 and prepares designs, piece-part drawings, and assembly drawings; supports customers and operations; and focuses on expanding AFSI’s cable accessory offerings, including standard catalog products, fiber optic transitions, and overmolding. The position also focuses on cable harness design for new and complex applications. The engineer works with manufacturing engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, and delivery needs. The position is onsite in Allen, Texas, and reports to the Design Engineering Manager.

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 from 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 best practices in customer service.
Strong team player.

Responsibilities

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