Senior Design Engineer

Role Overview

1. Ensure timely delivery of product designs and assemblies to production, aligning with cost and specification requirements (functionality, reliability, safety, and performance) to support the organization in achieving its objectives.
2. Provide coaching and mentorship to Design engineers and Graduates, offering technical guidance as needed.
3. Lead and strategize collaboratively to reach shared objectives within a team environment.
4. Engage regularly in design and technical reviews alongside Technical Leads, Engineering Managers, and the Head of Department.
5. Create comprehensive specifications and design requirements for interconnected systems.
6. Identify and formulate test requirements to simulate expected usage, enhancing products for durability and performance. Develop methodologies to collect necessary data for setting targets.
7. Construct functional prototypes suitable for testing, evaluation, and demonstration purposes.
8. Conduct and assess analyses on test failures, implementing effective solutions.
9. Collaborate and communicate efficiently with other Design Functional Owners, System Owners, and the Global Operations Team to guarantee timely and effective contributions.

Qualifications

1. A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of 3 years' experience in design (plastic, rubber, or metal) and product development, with a proven record of addressing complex technical challenges while considering DFM, DFA, and DFC factors.
3. Capable of thriving in a dynamic team environment or functioning as a strong individual contributor, consistently delivering products to production that adhere to time, cost, and specification standards.
4. Hands-on experience with 3D CAD and 2D drawings, including GD&T and tolerance stacking.
5. A practical and systematic approach to design, utilizing an iterative development cycle involving prototyping, testing, and analysis of data/results.
6. A creative and thoughtful approach to problem-solving, adhering to established design processes.
7. Ability to effectively communicate ideas within your team and across the organization.
8. A strong passion for engineering and a commitment to continuous improvement, with demonstrated impact in previous roles.
9. Familiarity with a wide array of engineering and technology disciplines, such as flow, thermals, acoustics, and electronics, is advantageous.
10. Solid understanding of various manufacturing techniques and standard industrial measurement practices.