Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Connectors & Cable Assemblies

Description Meritec is seeking talented team players who are committed to pushing the boundaries of interconnect technology performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future. Job Summary 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. Duties and 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. Benefits Healthcare benefits. 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 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 worldwide markets with cost‑effective solutions. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Meritec