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TE Connectivity

SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

TE Connectivity, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23666

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SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

TE Connectivity's R&D Senior Development Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to develop industrial and military products (primarily LVDT's and potentiometers) throughout all phases of NPD as well as helping to maintain existing product through cost downs or obsolescence. Job Requirements

Experience with 3D modelling, direct or parametric (SolidWorks experience preferred)

Experience with simulation/analysis tools (FEA, Moldflow, CFD, etc)

Experience with designing product for Additive Manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping technologies

An awareness of LEAN principles and other Six Sigma methodologies, LDFSS Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality assurance protocols

Product Engineering experience (sustaining) working with quality, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and directly with customers

Experience applying Geometric Design and Tolerancing methods.

Thorough understanding of creating and checking Engineering Prints and Documents.

Demonstrated ability to implement innovative thinking (patents, noteworthy designs, novel process improvements, taking risks)

Create and implement validation test plans to understand the product responses to design and manufacturing variables

Create reports and presentations to communicate status updates and progress

Coordinate with the engineering team, the Project Manager and other departments to transfer new products into production

Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) sessions

Support released products by creating cost saving and design improvements

Strong business acumen as well as a strong technical aptitude to understand our products and customer needs

Experience working on cross-functional teams

Customer focused, building strong relationships

10%-25% Travel required dependent on Project status What Your Background Should Look Like

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred from US accredited university.

A minimum of 5 years of experience developing solutions for industrial and military application Qualifications:

US Citizen

Proficient in MS Office Software such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, 5S, 6?)

Understanding of the NPD process from design initiation to production release

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong project management and organizational skill This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee