Senior Design Engineer

Amphenol•Endicott, NY

About The Position

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading the technical aspects of product design projects from concept through launch, with a strong focus on connector product design. This role requires expertise in plastics and metals manufacturing processes, application of lean product development techniques, and collaboration across multiple functions to deliver innovative, high-quality designs that meet customer requirements and industry standards. The Senior Design Engineer is expected to set direction, make higher-level technical decisions, and guide less experienced engineers. This role is intended to be a technical leader and mentor in addition to being a strong contributor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in connector product design
Proficiency in SolidWorks and CREO with commitment to best modeling practices
Expertise in creating engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
Experience with connector manufacturing standards such as MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-28482, UL, IEC, etc and ability to apply them
Connector prototyping experience, including 3D printing and contact/connector prototypes
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel at intermediate level or higher)
Experience using ERP systems and project management platforms
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to explain and justify design choices
Expected to set direction and resolve complex issues
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies
Eligibility to work in the U.S. (sponsorship not available)
Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced engineering analysis tools (FEA, mold flow, thermal/electrical simulation) preferred
Demonstrated fluency in complex technical concepts preferred

Responsibilities

Owns the entire product design lifecycle with more autonomy and accountability.
Manages technical aspects of product design projects from ideation to launch, applying lean product development principles
Utilize creativity and engineering expertise to develop product concepts and select the most efficient methods for knowledge acquisition and design execution
Create and maintain engineering documentation (BOMs, ECNs, drawings, models) using SolidWorks or CREO with ePDM
Apply design expertise with plastics (injection molding) and metals (stamping, machining). Incorporate knowledge of connector manufacturing processes, including progressive die stamping, injection molding, crimping, ultrasonic welding, and assembly
Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T to ensure product performance and manufacturability
Develop comprehensive test plans to meet product requirements
Conduct or oversee connector testing, including tensile testing, cross-sections, temperature rise, and MIL-SPEC testing
Collaborate with test labs or perform in-house testing to qualify designs
Utilize engineering analysis tools such as finite element analysis, mold flow simulation, heat transfer, and electrical simulation (desired)
Mentors Product Design Engineers
Work independently or within cross-functional teams, including external engineering services and suppliers
Communicate effectively with customers regarding documentation and technical requirements.
Seen as a senior customer-facing technical partner
Support other departments with technical input and documentation as needed
Present design concepts, test results, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
Apply a continuous improvement mindset to all tasks, utilizing Lean tools such as root cause analysis, A3 reports, and knowledge reports
Follow all safety policies and company procedures, striving for zero incidents
Maintain workplace organization through 5S/housekeeping practices
Pursue ongoing professional development and training to expand skills and knowledge
Perform other duties as assigned by management