Senior Design Engineer

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.

• 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 and plastics is required.
  
• Experience with composite and fiber optics is desired.
  
• 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.