Senior Design Engineer

What will you do?

• Creation of verification and validation plans. Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys and 8Ds) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems.

• Responsible for the validation of FAIRs and Pilot Run reviews.

• Support Global Supply Change Manufacturing Plants in North America. Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product family to help ensure product compliance to applicable regulatory standards (e.g. UL, IEC, ANSI)

• Creates, modifies & validates bills of materials and CAD drawings of parts and sub-assemblies in accordance with technical specifications, customer expectations and supply chain constraints.

• Executes assigned product designs changes- drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) according to given technical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD system).

• Responsible for engineering analysis activities, including Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical and Structural, to insure the adequate performance, quality, and reliability of the product, as well as compliance to ratings, product specifications and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC and IEC).

• Create and execute verification & validation plans in SE laboratories and the analysis of results & shares reports to internal and external customers (with possible support).

• Lead internal and external customer returns analysis.

• Lead and execute Circuit Breaker and LV equipment projects. Coordinates project scheduling, planning and safety reviews.

• Design offers from technical specifications to meet customer values expectations and quality goals with respect to supply chains constraints.

• Production line engineering qualification.

• Interpret test results and synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summary and conclusions to audience (e.g. peers, management, product owners, scrum masters).

• Lead the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes.

• May provide mentoring, instructions/assistance to other engineers or functions.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• BS or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design in electrical distribution products. Master's in science is a plus.

• Must have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in electromechanical mass production industries.

• AGILE Methodology knowledge and experience is a plus.

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Basic 3D CAD Modeling.

• Intermediate experience in Product Testing and Evaluation Methods (UL/ CSA/NOM/ IEC/ CCC/ ANSI).

• Product design experience is highly recommended (LVE, MCCB and ACB).

• Knowledge of CAE (Ex, Structural, Thermal, Kinematics, etc) is a plus.

• Knowledge of first principles of Physics and Engineering Practice.

• Familiar with metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes.

• Familiar with Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly techniques.

• Travel required ~15% - Travel to NAM GSC Manufacturing Plants (USA and Mexico).

Additional Skills

• Teamwork and team leader abilities.

• Interpersonal skills (ability to interact with other functions, North America and overseas).

• Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, manufacturing operations and others).

• Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation.

• Motivated self-starter, able to work in parallel on multiple projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to lead R&D projects.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field. Master's in science is a plus.

Bring your engineering expertise to a team that values innovation and excellence - apply today!


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