Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Company Description

About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

Job Purpose:

• Develop novel electromechanical interconnect applications based on company technology that is competitive and new. 
• Demonstrate end-to-end product lifecycle ownership leveraging the full value chain of the  Smiths Interconnect business including: Sourcing, Operations, Quality and Test.
• Respond to customer requests with the help of the broader team to quickly design upgraded interconnect issues or design new solutions. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead/support group design reviews using calculations, experimental results or other verification methods.
• Leverage established tools such as DFMEA and FEA to verify and validate robust design requirements
• Interpret product specifications and translate them into design and/or manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate the construction of functional and non-functional prototypes with internal and external vendors.
• Manage the priority and urgency associated with multiple project deliverables. Including planning, communicating, and meeting commitments.
• Provide technical support to organizational stakeholders (Test, Sourcing, Production, Quality, Marketing and Sales).
• Participate and contribute to team training, development, mentoring and audits.
• Perform root cause analyses utilizing established problem-solving tools and methodologies.
• Perform initial assembly and review of prototype products. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years' work-related experience in the Defense, Aerospace or similarly regulated industries. 
• Able to work and set priorities independently with minimal assistance.
• Professional experience with SolidWorks.
• Understanding of GD&T, ANSI/ASME standards and the preparation of required documentation.
• Knowledge of engineering grade machined and molded polymers and metals.
• Familiar with manufacturing process to achieve high resolution products (CNC machining, molding, deep drawing, screw machining, additive, stamping, over-molding, etc.)
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis utilizing standard problem-solving tools and methodologies.
• Hands-on prototype development experience and rapid prototyping.
• Prove experience with FMEA and Tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with design for harsh environments. 
• Experience with EMI and RF shielding.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to be considered for this role. 
• Must be willing to travel to the Mexico production site up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with design and application of spring probe contacts a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Familiar with cable terminations, strain relief and over-molding techniques a plus.
• Familiar with contact technologies and contact physics theory. 
• Knowledge of metal properties: conductivity, corrosion, machining methods, plating options. 
• Familiar with RF, digital, analog, and power contacts and connectors.
• Knowledge of fiber optics a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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