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Job DescriptionSENIOR CONNECTOR ENGINEER - CONNECTION SYSTEMSSOUTHFIELD, MICHIGANReporting 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.
ResponsibilitiesWork 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
SkillsEducation RequirementsQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience RequirementsQualifications:- 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.
Certifications / LicensesEqual Opportunity EmployerLear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
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 country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Location Code: 0065
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