Product Development Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• The Product Development Engineer will contribute to the product development initiatives for electro-mechanical interconnects (separable connectors) aimed at industrial applications.

• This position entails providing technical expertise, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating in projects from the initial concept through to production.

• Design and create next-generation products and components for the industrial connector sector.

• Collaborate with team members across various functions including testing, manufacturing integration, project management, and sales.

• Create product and application specification documents for testing that align with customer requirements.

• Present concepts and detailed requirements to internal teams and clients to secure support for new product development.

• Assist Manufacturing and Quality Assurance during product launches and travel to manufacturing sites as necessary.

• Foster relationships with cross-functional team members through team-building initiatives.

• Identify, assess, and implement new technologies and methodologies for product development.

• Work alongside marketing and external customers to identify new project opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

• Experience in product development of electro-mechanical interconnects (separable connectors).

• Background in product design for injection molded and/or metal stamping components.

• Understanding of manufacturing/assembly processes with experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

• Experience in the development and testing of prototypes.

• Familiarity with the creation of product test procedures.

• Proficient in CAD software, preferably with NX CAD software experience.

• Experience with PLM systems, including engineering change notice and documentation release procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• Life insurance

• ADD

• Disability

• Retirement

• Paid vacation/time off

• Educational assistance

• Infertility assistance

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption assistance