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SENIOR CONNECTOR ENGINEER – CONNECTION SYSTEMS

JOB LOCATION: SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN

 

Reporting to the Manager of Product Development, the Senior Connector Development Engineer will be responsible for managing the 3D model development along with 2D print development and library release of connector systems.

 

Leads the engineering activity for assigned programs to ensure that products meet customer and company specifications and that program milestones are achieved. Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the engineering process and for providing direction as required. Will typically be responsible for managing or leading a group of support engineers.

 

Work includes, but not limited to:

Create 3D CAD proposals Preparing DFMEAs Select materials, managing the FEA and making design changes, drawings and stack-ups Support various manufacturing plants Service manual development DOE with prototyping

                                                                                                                                             

The Hour-by-Hour Task Breakdown with percentages:

40% Managing the development of 2D and 3D 10% Data management 30% Interaction/processing information 20% Meetings and reporting                                                                                                               

 

Qualifications:

Experience with connection system product development, including design attributes and industry standards and specifications Ability to use CATIA, Solidworks or UG Knowledge of part design for progressive die and injection molding Having seen successful launch of at least 1 or 2 connector products Perform or support customer and Internal drawing releases                                                                                                                                             Self-motivated communicator Able to work within a diverse global team with varying levels of experience. Lead a team of designers and lab technicians to the desired project design goals. Able to follow APQP processes for project documentation                                                                                                                                                  

 

Bonus:     

Familiar with EMI shielding Run mechanical simulations with CATIA, Solidworks or NX Experience with benchmarking Experience with FEA simulation.

 

Advantages of working here:

The group is organically growing There are numerous opportunities to create new products You will have exposure to the other global product teams and witness firsthand how your products intend to be used

 

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

 

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.