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Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company · 3 months ago

Senior Design Engineer – Plastic Design

Schaumburg, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company is seeking a Senior Design Engineer who will lead program-level designs and prototype fabrications for complex enclosure solutions. This role involves managing multiple projects while collaborating closely with team members to ensure product performance and value for customers.

ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead projects from concept through to launch

Provide technical support in plastic part design and processing

Draw and design package preparation and release

Develop requirements and analyze product design data to determine conformance to established design selection criteria, standardized parts and equipment use, and design-to-cost practices

Maintain and upgrade existing products

Establish test plans and execute 3rd party certifications

Lead the development and testing of prototypes for new product ideas and create product specifications

Create and maintain project development plans and create and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)

Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and redesign existing products

Generate and release full bills of material for manufacturing

Identify non-conformances and root causes to initiate and implement solutions

Assist in other duties as required

Qualification

Plastic part designCREO/WindchillFEA experienceProduct Life Cycle ManagementTooling design3D CAD systemAnalytical skillsMS ProjectMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationProblem-solving abilitiesDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

10 years of experience in Plastics (injection, structural foam molding)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and strong problem-solving abilities

Independent and self-driven while working in a team environment

Ability to identify problems that need resolution, propose solutions, and escalate as needed

Understanding of Product Life Cycle Management, RCA, and 3D printing

Understanding of Tooling and its design for review with 3rd party tool designers

Familiarity with industry standards including: Telcordia Specification, TIA, SCTE, FOA, etc. and the testing required

Preferred

A master's in mechanical engineering

At least 5 years of CREO/Windchill experience

Experience with another 3D CAD system

FRP Composite design and manufacturing

Fiber Optics experience (patch panel, splice trays, handling, and routing)

Fiber optic measurement (power meter, OTRD, fiber microscope)

SPE member

Knowledge of MS Project and Visio

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Company

Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company

Charles Industries, LLC is a diversified manufacturing and technology company serving Wireline, Wireless, Broadband Cable/MSO, Utilities (Energy), and Industrial markets.

Founded in 1968

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees