Switchcraft · 20 hours ago
Product Development Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expSwitchcraft, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of harsh environment circular connectors and interconnect solutions. They are seeking a New Product Development Engineer to manage projects from concept to production, collaborating with various teams to develop new products.
Software
Responsibilities
Manage several projects simultaneously, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost targets are met
Translate marketing ideas and requirements into clear engineering specifications and designs
Drive assigned projects from concept to production release
Lead technical development activities including concept generation, design reviews, prototyping, testing, and validation
Generate cost estimates for materials and labor
Create CAD models and drawings for custom components and assemblies
Present designs for weekly and milestone reviews
Develop project documentation, such as tolerance analysis, FEA, DFMEA, BOMs, etc
Specify test requirements and work with test lab to validate products
Collaborate closely with purchasing and manufacturing and make recommendations for parts, materials and tooling
Design for manufacturing and assembly and support products through the initial production runs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
3 to 5 years work experience
Experience with 3-D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred)
Mechanical Design Skills
Good project management skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of injection molded plastic parts and metal screw machine parts
Preferred
Design experience with connector and cable products
Basic understanding of Electrical Engineering skills
Understanding of mechanical drawing requirements and proper application of dimensional and tolerance information
Experience with engineering tools such as FEA, Moldflow, and Solidworks Simulation
Knowledge of plastic and metal materials and their uses/applications
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k
Referral Program
Parental Leave
Healthy Rewards
Company
Switchcraft
Fintech building 1-click switching for personal finance products
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase