Senior Design Engineer – Structural & Sheet Metal Enclosures
Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company, Schaumburg
Job Summary:
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 and close collaboration with others involved in the process. The Senior Design Engineer will manage multiple projects.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Lead projects from concept through to launch.
Provide technical support in metal structural part design and processin g.
Draw and design package preparation and release.
Develop requirements and a nalyze 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 d evelop ment and test ing 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.
Participate in Risk management activities to ensure that design and process related needs are identified and appropriately addressed.
Assist in other duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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.
I ndependent and self-driven while working in a team environment.
Ability to identify problems that need resolution, propose solutions, and escalate as needed.
Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering .
A master's in mechanical engineering is preferred.
At least 10 years of experience in sheet metal and structural sheet design.
Knowledge of welding (MIG, TIG, Spot, Plasma, Laser).
FEA experience (stress, creep, compression, etc.) using CREO Simulate or Ansys required.
Familiarity with Telcordia Seismic design and analysis.
Familiarity with ASCE 07 Wind and snow loading design and analysis.
Familiarity with industry standards including: Telcordia Specification, ASME, ASCE, etc. and the testing is required.
Understanding of Product Life Cycle Management.
At least 5 years of CREO/Windchill experience is desired .
E xperience with another 3D CAD system will be considered.
ASME or ASCE member preferred.
Knowledge of MS Project and Visio desired .
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Physical Requirements:
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.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing occasionaljob functions.
Employees regularly work in an office environment.
Occasionally work in a Lab, manufacturing field environment using the required PPE.