What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer Hybrid position at Smiths Group?
Job Purpose :
Lead design and develop innovative new products and technologies to robust quality standards and in a manner consistent with business strategy and processes
Demonstrate endtoend product lifecycle ownership leveraging the full value chain of the business including : Sourcing Operations Quality and Test.
Responsibilities :
Develops technology and products to ensure designs are technologically competitive and aligned to business needs.
Leverage businesses established and differentiated contact technologies to develop value added connector systems for a variety of customers and applications
Lead / support group design reviews using calculations experimental results or other verification methods.
Leverage established tools such as DFMEA 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 nonfunctional 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.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with company policies.
Perform root cause analyses utilizing established problemsolving tools and methodologies.
Qualifications :
Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
35 years workrelated experience in the Defense or Aerospace industries.
Able to work and set priorities independently with minimal assistance.
Experience with the design and application of spring probe contacts a plus.
Experience with SolidWorks 3D modeling drawing and simulation packages.
Understanding of GD&T ANSI / ASME standards and the preparation of required documentation.
Knowledge of engineering grade machined and molded polymers and metals
Knowledge of metal properties : conductivity corrosion machining methods plating options.
Familiar with contact technologies and contact physics theory.
Familiar with manufacturing process to achieve high resolution products (CNC machining molding deep drawing screw machining additive stamping overmolding etc.)
Familiarity with ISO13485 ISO9001 AS9100 and ISO14971 standards.
Familiar with RF digital analog and power contacts and connectors. Fiber optics a plus.
Familiarity with RF simulation and PCB design / tools.
Familiar with cable terminations strain relief and overmolding techniques a plus.
Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis utilizing standard problemsolving tools and methodologies.
Handson prototype development experience and rapid prototyping.
FMEA risk analysis tools.
Tolerance analysis tools.
Sealing for IPXX.
Experience with EMI and RF shielding is a plus.
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.
Additional Information :
Other Requirements :
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in verbal and written form using the English language.
Frequently required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk sit and talk or hear.
Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel for internal business needs (prototyping / training) supplier and customer visits (travel
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website ( Careers Smiths Group plc)
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