Team Lead Design Engineer - for hiring manager - Chetan

Team Lead – Design Engineering
Your Job
As Team Lead, Design Engineering, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for the design, modification and
sustenance of connectors & cable assemblies within the Datacom & Specialty Solutions portfolio. You will coordinate the
design process, guide team activities and help move products from concept through volume production while meeting
customer, regulatory, quality, cost and schedule requirements.
Our Team
The Design Engineering team works across product engineering, project management, manufacturing, quality, sourcing,
supply chain, sales and marketing. The role supervises a team of 5 to 10 engineers and collaborates globally with
customers, suppliers and vendors on technical matters, including complex, sensitive and confidential discussions.
The team drives design, 3D modeling, 2D drawings, engineering changes, technical documentation and product testing in
alignment with internal product development procedures and ISO/QS requirements.
What You Will Do
• Lead engineers working on new product design, product modification and sustenance projects from concept
development through volume production.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality engineering to develop manufacturing processes using 3D CAD modeling,
design-for-manufacturing practices and quality tools.
• Provide technical support to customers, suppliers and product marketing stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management stakeholders to meet product performance, quality, cost
and timing requirements.
• Work globally with sourcing teams and vendors to bring products into production.
• Perform verification activities to confirm designs meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements and
environmental test requirements.
• Review engineering, manufacturing and sales drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Drive engineering execution across design, 3D modeling, 2D drawings, engineering changes, technical
documents and product testing.
• Develop a team culture and working practices aligned with MBM guiding principles.
• Own team training, capability building and career development.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Bachelor's/Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10 years of experience.
• At least 5 years of product design experience involving connector & cable assemblies for interconnect
application.
• Experience in product design involving electromechanical assemblies or components.
• Experience in product design aspects like DFM, DFMEA, Tolerance Stacks, FEA etc.
• Experience designing plastic, die-cast and sheet-metal components for cable assemblies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving techniques.
• Proven track record of handling a team of product design engineers.
• Proficiency in solid-modeling software to create 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Analytical ability to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results and make corrections.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts
clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ability to travel as required.
What Will Put You Ahead
• Education or additional learning in product design and manufacturing.
• Interconnect product design experience involving connector & cable assemblies
• 10+ years of product design experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support a team of engineers.
• Strong knowledge of plastic, die-casting, sheet-metal and machined component design and related
manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis or related software for failure analysis.
• Experience with Material Master or bill-of-material loading software.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX 11 and PLM/PDM systems.