Senior Design Engineer

Winchester Interconnect

$90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in ASME Y14.5 drafting standards and GD&T expertise
  • Expert proficiency in Solidworks, with certification preferred
  • Experience in tolerance analysis, DFMEAs, and leading design reviews
  • Familiarity with fabrication processes like stamping, machining, and injection molding
  • Deep understanding of materials and plating processes
  • BS in Engineering or 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in connector design or mil/aero industry
  • Good organizational and multitasking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and management of new product development projects
  • Create 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing instructions
  • Maintain existing product lines by modifying designs and processing ECNs
  • Input and maintain MRP system data and manage engineering files
  • Evaluate multiple design options and implement optimized solutions
  • Design specialized tooling and packaging for production
  • Collaborate cross-functionally while leading by example and using data for decision-making
  • Support designs post-engineering release through production feedback

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Thrive with a supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Performance-based incentive compensation up to 5% of annual salary
  • Paid time off and flexible working arrangements
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The role of Senior Design Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle of new product design, maintaining and optimizing existing product lines, and managing complex design projects from inception to completion. This role provides critical engineering support to manufacturing and purchasing departments while ensuring all designs meet cost, quality, and timeline requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Drafting Excellence: Strong proficiency in drafting standards per ASME Y14.5 and expert knowledge of GD&T
  • CAD Mastery: Expert proficiency in Solidworks (Solidworks certificate highly preferred)
  • Engineering Analysis: Proven experience in tolerance analysis, DFMEAs, and leading formal design reviews
  • Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with various fabrication processes, specifically stamping, machining, and injection molding
  • Materials Science: Deep understanding of materials and various plating processes
  • Education Level: BS in Engineering or minimum 8 Years of experience in mechanical engineering. Experience in connector design and/or mil/aero industry preferred.
  • Knowledge of materials and platings
  • Familiarity with manufacturing and fabrication processes (Stamping, machining, injection molding)
  • Good organizational skills with a strong ability to juggle multiple tasks/projects at one time
  • Good communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with an ability to identify multiple options and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of those options and implement the best solution


Are You Our Next ACE?
  • Lead the design and management of new product projects as requested by sales or customers, to meet customer-funded programs and new product development projects in accordance with engineering standards, systems, procedures, and policies
  • This includes creating 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing instructions.
  • Oversee the maintenance of existing product lines, including modifying 3D models/2D drawings and processing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
  • Input and maintain MRP system data (Item Masters, BOMs) and assist in maintaining the engineering file management system
  • Identify multiple design options, evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and implement optimized solutions.
  • Design specialized tooling and packaging as required for production.
  • Collaborate across the division (PCG) in a way that leads by example, holds people accountable, and utilizes data to make informed decisions
  • Follow your designs through production and solicit feedback from process engineering - support the designs beyond engineering release


Systems You'll Use:
  • Google Enterprise
  • Solidworks
  • ADP Lyric


Pay Transparency:

Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is $90,000 to 130,000 per year, depending on experience, plus incentive compensation up to 5% of the annual salary, depending on performance. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.

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