About the Role
The Senior Project Engineer will lead technical analysis and development of interconnect solutions to address complex design challenges, responding to specific customer requirements or supporting market-driven product objectives. Projects may involve creating new products and associated manufacturing processes.
Key Activities
Develops and validates advanced competitive, engineered interconnect solutions that satisfy specific customer needs and/or meet the requirements of defined market-driven products. Projects typically include designing connectors that employ electrical, fibre optic, and pneumatic contacts, as well as associated cable and harness assemblies, box builds, and the integration & testing of electronics in the interconnect solution.
Technical product design lead on project teams responsible for new product design-related tasks, including conceptual models, CAD modelling, BOMs, Technical Assumptions Requirements, DFMEA, Risk Assessment, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, stress & thermal FEA analysis, proof of concept, prototypes, assembly, test, and meeting cost targets.
Develops products from Investigation to Production Release following a Phased Gate process
Constructs and evaluates complex prototypes, including any required testing and analysis, in support of design verification and product validation to achieve performance requirements
Provides technical support for new product designs, working with external supply chain partners.
Guides assembly teams on new designs and processes for custom connectors, including specialised tooling.
Discovers, creates, and verifies new processes and capital equipment to satisfy both internal and external customer needs, enhancing value-added capabilities and throughput through IQ/OQ/PQ methodologies.
Designs and conducts experiments, writes technical reports and/or papers to validate product performance against customers' environmental and performance requirements.
Technical lead providing input into quality, test, and inspection plans
Proactively leads Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEA), through evaluation & risk mitigation and participates in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA).
Technical lead facilitating communications, WBS, scheduling, and achievement of tasks in line with the project’s quality, cost, and timing goals.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with manufacturing methods, including injection molding, machining, adhesive bonding, harness assembly, and wire termination.
Experience using 3D CAD/CAE software, Autodesk Inventor® CAD software preferred for the creation and analysis of designs.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSME preferred) or 20 years of work experience in the related industry, accompanied by demonstrated success in a similar role.
Five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience; preferred experience with small, precision-manufactured electro-mechanical products and electrical or fibre optic connectors.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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