About the role

Role Summary

As a Product Design Engineer, you will support the design and development of plastic and sheet metal components for connector products. You will contribute to design modification projects, product maintenance, SPO projects, VAVE initiatives, and selected new product development activities while working closely with cross‑functional teams, consistently demonstrating Principle Based Management (PBM)‑aligned behaviors such as ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About the Team

You will be part of the MSBU group, specializing in the design and manufacturing of connectors for consumer applications.
Our product portfolio includes FPC/FFC, BB, and IO connectors.

Key Responsibilities

· Take ownership of assigned products within the existing product portfolio, supporting day‑to‑day engineering activities

· Support design modification, product maintenance, VAVE, incremental improvement, and SPO projects under guidance from senior engineers

· Participate in the design and development of plastic and sheet‑metal components for connector products

· Execute design changes using engineering fundamentals, ensuring functional, dimensional, and manufacturability requirements are met

· Create and update 3D models and 2D drawings, applying basic GD&T per design requirements

· Support tolerance considerations and fitment checks for mating and assembled components

· Assist in material selection based on mechanical performance, cost, and manufacturability requirements

· Review and support interpretation of FEA results for design validation and improvement

· Apply DFM principles to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost

· Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, to resolve design and production issues

· Prepare and maintain design documentation, engineering change records, and technical reports

· Communicate design status, issues, and recommendations effectively with peers, supervisors, and manufacturing plants

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

· Minimum 3 years of experience in product or mechanical design

· Understanding of the end‑to‑end product development process

· Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

· Working knowledge of tolerance analysis, GD&T, DFMEA, and DFM

· Familiarity with plastic and sheet metal manufacturing processes

· Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause analysis skills

· Self‑driven, adaptable, and eager to develop deeper technical expertise

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Alignment with MBM (Market‑Based Management) philosophy

Alignment with PBM (Principle Based Management) Philosophy

· Demonstrates an understanding of value creation by designing products that balance performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability

· Takes ownership and accountability for assigned products, designs, and engineering decisions

· Uses data, facts, and engineering analysis (DFMEA, tolerance analysis, test results, FEA) to support sound decision‑making

· Actively seeks and applies continuous improvement opportunities in product design and processes

· Collaborates openly with cross‑functional teams to share knowledge and learn from others

· Shows curiosity and willingness to challenge assumptions and improve existing designs responsibly

· Adapts effectively to changing business needs, priorities, and technical requirements

· Acts with integrity and professionalism in all engineering activities, supporting a culture of trust and respect

· Acts as a lifelong learner, showing curiosity and willingness to develop deeper technical expertise

What Will Put You Ahead

· Prior hands‑on experience as a Product Design Engineer supporting product design and product maintenance activities

· Experience in plastic and sheet metal component design, preferably for high‑volume or precision products

· Exposure to design modification, VAVE, SPO, or incremental improvement projects

· Practical knowledge of DFM, tolerance considerations, and manufacturing collaboration

· Experience working closely with manufacturing plants or suppliers during design changes

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Role Summary

As a Product Design Engineer, you will lead and execute the design and development of plastic and sheet metal components for connector products. You will play a key role in design modification projects, product maintenance, SPO projects, VAVE initiatives, and selected new product development activities. This role requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams while consistently demonstrating Principle‑Based Management (PBM) aligned behaviors such as ownership, value creation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About the Team

You will be part of the MSBU group, specializing in the design and manufacturing of connectors for consumer applications.
Our product portfolio includes FPC/FFC, BB, and IO connectors.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Design Execution

Own and support assigned products within the existing product portfolio, providing technical accountability for design quality
Independently drive design modification, new development, product maintenance, VAVE, incremental improvement, and SPO projects
Participate in and support new product development activities, from concept through release
Lead the design and development of plastic and sheet metal components for connector products

Advanced Mechanical Design & Validation

Execute and review detailed mechanical designs ensuring functional, dimensional, and manufacturability requirements are met
Create and review 3D models and 2D drawings, applying appropriate GD&T based on functional needs
Perform and review tolerance stack‑up analysis to ensure robust fit, form, and assembly performance
Actively participate in DFMEA activities, identifying risks and implementing mitigation actions
Support and review FEA results to validate designs and drive improvements
Lead or support material selection considering performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability

Manufacturing & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Drive DFM/DFA initiatives to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, yield, and cost
Work closely with manufacturing plants, quality, and supply chain to resolve design, tooling, and production issues
Support tooling development, production ramp‑up, and sustaining engineering activities

Project & Knowledge Leadership

Manage design tasks and deliverables with minimal supervision, meeting project timelines and quality targets
Identify technical risks early and implement corrective actions
Prepare and maintain design documentation, engineering change records, and technical reports
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing
Communicate design intent, status, risks, and recommendations effectively across teams