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About the Role

The Senior Design Engineer leads the technical aspects of product design projects from concept through launch, focusing on connector product design. This role requires expertise in plastics and metals manufacturing, lean product development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative, high-quality designs. The engineer will set direction, make technical decisions, and mentor junior engineers, acting as a technical leader and contributor.

Responsibilities

• Owns the entire product design lifecycle with autonomy and accountability.
• Manages technical aspects of product design projects from ideation to launch, applying lean product development principles.
• Develops product concepts and selects efficient methods for knowledge acquisition and design execution.
• Creates and maintains engineering documentation (BOMs, ECNs, drawings, models) using SolidWorks or CREO with ePDM.
• Applies design expertise with plastics (injection molding) and metals (stamping, machining).
• Incorporates knowledge of connector manufacturing processes, including progressive die stamping, injection molding, crimping, ultrasonic welding, and assembly.
• Performs tolerance analysis and applies GD&T to ensure product performance and manufacturability.
• Develops comprehensive test plans to meet product requirements.
• Conducts or oversees connector testing, including tensile testing, cross-sections, temperature rise, and MIL-SPEC testing.
• Collaborates with test labs or performs in-house testing to qualify designs.
• Utilizes engineering analysis tools such as finite element analysis, mold flow simulation, heat transfer, and electrical simulation (desired).
• Mentors Product Design Engineers.
• Works independently or within cross-functional teams, including external engineering services and suppliers.
• Communicates effectively with customers regarding documentation and technical requirements, acting as a senior customer-facing technical partner.
• Supports other departments with technical input and documentation.
• Presents design concepts, test results, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Applies a continuous improvement mindset using Lean tools such as root cause analysis, A3 reports, and knowledge reports.
• Follows all safety policies and company procedures, striving for zero incidents.
• Maintains workplace organization through 5S/housekeeping practices.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in connector product design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CREO with commitment to best modeling practices.
• Expertise in creating engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with connector manufacturing standards such as MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-28482, UL, IEC, etc and ability to apply them.
• Connector prototyping experience, including 3D printing and contact/connector prototypes.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel at intermediate level or higher).
• Experience using ERP systems and project management platforms.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to explain and justify design choices.
• Expected to set direction and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. (sponsorship not available).
• Fluency in English.
• Experience with advanced engineering analysis tools (FEA, mold flow, thermal/electrical simulation) preferred.
• Demonstrated fluency in complex technical concepts preferred.

Skills

• SolidWorks
• CREO
• ePDM
• Plastics manufacturing (injection molding)
• Metals manufacturing (stamping, machining)
• Connector manufacturing processes (progressive die stamping, injection molding, crimping, ultrasonic welding, assembly)
• Tolerance analysis
• GD&T
• Test plan development
• Connector testing (tensile, cross-sections, temperature rise, MIL-SPEC)
• Finite element analysis (FEA)
• Mold flow simulation
• Heat transfer simulation
• Electrical simulation
• Lean manufacturing tools
• Root cause analysis
• A3 reports
• Knowledge reports
• 5S/housekeeping
• MS Office Suite (Excel)
• ERP systems
• Project management platforms

Location

• Endicott, New York

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Remote

Experience Level

• Senior
• 5+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering preferred

About the Company

• Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for industrial applications.
• Our solutions cater to diverse industrial sectors such as alternative energy, power generation and storage, rail and mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, wireless base stations, and petrochemical industries.