Sr. Design Engineer
Meritec, Painesville, OH, United States
Meritec is well-established, growth-oriented, signal integrity leaders and preferred vertically integrated manufacturer of high-performance electrical and electronic interconnect embedded systems and connectors with over fifty-years of innovation, serving world-wide markets with cost-effective solutions.
This position is onsite, full-time in our Painesville, Ohio manufacturing facility.
About the Role
Meritec is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative connector and cable assembly products. This role focuses primarily on new product development (80%) while also supporting existing products (20%). Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position plays a critical role in driving technical excellence from concept through production. This position is onsite, full-time in our Painesville, Ohio manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities
Design and develop new connector and cable assembly products based on customer and market requirements.
Lead and participate in formal design reviews throughout the product development cycle.
Generate 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
Collaborate with process engineering to develop and implement new manufacturing processes for newly designed products.
Ensure product designs meet all functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
Maintain and manage design documentation and revision history.
Provide technical support to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Identify and drive improvements in design processes and tools.
Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers on best practices and technical skills.
Optimize new and existing designs by collaborating with manufacturing to ensure DFM, reliability and cost-effective production.
Lead risk analysis efforts and implement strategies for new designs (FMEA).
Drive innovation by keeping up with industry trends and new technologies.
Perform GD&T stack-up analysis.
Travel to customer and supplier sites required. Estimated 10% travel.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
10+ years of mechanical design experience (connectors or cable assemblies preferred)
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
Experience with polymers and plastic materials
Knowledge of connector and cable assembly design principles
Familiarity with signal integrity (preferred)
Ability to travel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work cross functionally, collaboratively and independently
Ability to meet deadlines
Work environment includes office, engineering lab, and occasional production floor exposure
Ability to meet ITAR requirements of US Citizenship or US permanent resident status
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
10+ years of mechanical design experience (connectors or cable assemblies preferred)
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
Experience with polymers and plastic materials
Knowledge of connector and cable assembly design principles
Familiarity with signal integrity (preferred)
Ability to travel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work cross functionally, collaboratively and independently
Ability to meet deadlines
Work environment includes office, engineering lab, and occasional production floor exposure
Ability to meet ITAR requirements of US Citizenship or US permanent resident status
Fully paid life insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
401(k) employer match
On-Site Fitness Center
Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth and Development Opportunities
Positive culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Meritec and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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This position is onsite, full-time in our Painesville, Ohio manufacturing facility.
About the Role
Meritec is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative connector and cable assembly products. This role focuses primarily on new product development (80%) while also supporting existing products (20%). Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position plays a critical role in driving technical excellence from concept through production. This position is onsite, full-time in our Painesville, Ohio manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities
Design and develop new connector and cable assembly products based on customer and market requirements.
Lead and participate in formal design reviews throughout the product development cycle.
Generate 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
Collaborate with process engineering to develop and implement new manufacturing processes for newly designed products.
Ensure product designs meet all functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
Maintain and manage design documentation and revision history.
Provide technical support to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Identify and drive improvements in design processes and tools.
Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers on best practices and technical skills.
Optimize new and existing designs by collaborating with manufacturing to ensure DFM, reliability and cost-effective production.
Lead risk analysis efforts and implement strategies for new designs (FMEA).
Drive innovation by keeping up with industry trends and new technologies.
Perform GD&T stack-up analysis.
Travel to customer and supplier sites required. Estimated 10% travel.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
10+ years of mechanical design experience (connectors or cable assemblies preferred)
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
Experience with polymers and plastic materials
Knowledge of connector and cable assembly design principles
Familiarity with signal integrity (preferred)
Ability to travel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work cross functionally, collaboratively and independently
Ability to meet deadlines
Work environment includes office, engineering lab, and occasional production floor exposure
Ability to meet ITAR requirements of US Citizenship or US permanent resident status
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
10+ years of mechanical design experience (connectors or cable assemblies preferred)
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
Experience with polymers and plastic materials
Knowledge of connector and cable assembly design principles
Familiarity with signal integrity (preferred)
Ability to travel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work cross functionally, collaboratively and independently
Ability to meet deadlines
Work environment includes office, engineering lab, and occasional production floor exposure
Ability to meet ITAR requirements of US Citizenship or US permanent resident status
Fully paid life insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
401(k) employer match
On-Site Fitness Center
Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth and Development Opportunities
Positive culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Meritec and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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