Senior Design Engineer

Position Summary The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading the technical aspects of product design projects from concept through launch, with a strong focus on connector product design. This role requires expertise in plastics and metals manufacturing processes, application of lean product development techniques, and collaboration across multiple functions to deliver innovative, high-quality designs that meet customer requirements and industry standards. The Senior Design Engineer is expected to set direction, make higher-level technical decisions, and guide less experienced engineers. This role is intended to be a technical leader and mentor in addition to being a strong contributor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Owns the entire product design lifecycle with more autonomy and accountability. Manages technical aspects of product design projects from ideation to launch, applying lean product development principles

Utilize creativity and engineering expertise to develop product concepts and select the most efficient methods for knowledge acquisition and design execution

Create and maintain engineering documentation (BOMs, ECNs, drawings, models) using SolidWorks or CREO with ePDM

Apply design expertise with plastics (injection molding) and metals (stamping, machining).

Incorporate knowledge of connector manufacturing processes, including progressive die stamping, injection molding, crimping, ultrasonic welding, and assembly

Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T to ensure product performance and manufacturability

Develop comprehensive test plans to meet product requirements

Conduct or oversee connector testing, including tensile testing, cross-sections, temperature rise, and MIL-SPEC testing

Collaborate with test labs or perform in-house testing to qualify designs

Utilize engineering analysis tools such as finite element analysis, mold flow simulation, heat transfer, and electrical simulation (desired)

Mentors Product Design Engineers

Work independently or within cross-functional teams, including external engineering services and suppliers

Communicate effectively with customers regarding documentation and technical requirements. Seen as a senior customer-facing technical partner

Support other departments with technical input and documentation as needed

Present design concepts, test results, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders

Apply a continuous improvement mindset to all tasks, utilizing Lean tools such as root cause analysis, A3 reports, and knowledge reports

Follow all safety policies and company procedures, striving for zero incidents

Maintain workplace organization through 5S/housekeeping practices

Pursue ongoing professional development and training to expand skills and knowledge

Perform other duties as assigned by management Qualifications: 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 About the Company:

Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York with global manufacturing, sales and marketing locations, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for ind…