Design Engineer

Provides engineering expertise in designing different types of connectors and cable harnesses, to ensure that all products are designed, procured, and built, in accordance with customer and company quality requirements.

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; 4-8 years of work experience in design of different types of components - sheet metal, machined, castings, plastic molded parts.
• Knowledge of engineering mechanics, material properties, physics and manufacturing methods.
• Familiar with the effects of mechanical component design on its functions/performance.
• Expertise in 3D modeling software (preferably SolidWorks) & understanding of GD&T, IEC/EN/ANSI/ASME standards (e.g. EN 61984).
• Excellent communication, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse global teams in a fast-paced environment and adapt to work in different time zones.
• Well versed with Routine Test and Type Test requirements for connectors.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be able to travel domestically and internationally to meet with customers/suppliers to conduct design reviews and technical presentations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, Power point.
• Preferred skills and qualifications:
• Experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Problem solving tools, RCA.
• Experience on electrical contact design, understanding of surface treatment, connector design for applications such as Rail, Automotive, Defense, Aerospace, Medical industry, cable harness design, shall be an added advantage.
• Experience on Finite Element Analysis (structural, thermal & fluid). Knowledge and hands-on experience with simulation software such as ANSYS.
• Prior experience of working in multi-cultural/geographical teams would be preferred.