Design Engineer

Job Overview
Reports to: Project Manager
Works with: Product Development team; Engineer, Product Manager(s), Customer Service, Sales and Operations Team
Location: Esterline Connection Technologies: Sunbank, Paso Robles Ca.
Type: Full-time, Regular

Esterline welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward.  Esterline Connection Technologies is a world leader in the harsh environment interconnect solutions market with a culture of operational excellence. We design, manufacture and market high performance and high reliability interconnect solutions for the aviation, defense, space, energy, and transportation markets.

Job Summary
Focused on managing assigned Sunbank product line(s) Back shell (Composite, Stainless, Aluminum,die cast and accessories)  their development and growth with our most important Customer opportunities in the Americas, and supporting adjacent regional needs. Additionally, work to improve new products.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Development, documentation, and implementation of R&D activities of assigned products including, but not limited to, design, testing, construction, production, and product analysis
• Responsible for the performance of professional work in developing & maintaining composite products including, but not limited to, material selection, processing, testing, documenting, part tooling, plating, marking, and the overall implementation process to secure JSC as a leading manufacture of these products
• Perform routine engineering work in the application of standard techniques, procedures, processes, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of component part number structure including, but not limited to, existing and new products, design folders for data entry, and related design standards
• Contribute to successful implementation of cost reduction projects related to product design, manufacturing, or process activities
• Process engineering change notices including the coordination of affected departments resulting in an affective sequence of date change with minimum cost impact
• Prepare calculations and analysis to support new product and existing product design changes including, but not limited to, checking designers work to company / customer design specifications, and checking application engineers work to customer expectations and specifications
• Prepare feasibility, prototype and production documentation using accepted design practices and processes. Recommend appropriate materials, surface finish, welding, brazing, heat treatment, or other known or new processes that will insure product performance and integrity as defined by specification or customer application requirements
• Assist the senior engineer or senior designers, under direct supervision, in the development, cost reduction and / or enhancement of existing or new products.
• Responsible for resolving manufacturing related issues with component designs including implementing changes to enhance product integrity and manufacturing capability
• Responsible for value added analysis projects. Actively pursues self-development
• Perform other related duties as required
• Perform routine engineering work in the application of standard techniques, procedures, processes, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of component part number structure including, but not limited to, existing and new products, design folders for data entry, and related design standards
• Prepare calculations and analysis to support new product and existing product design changes including, but not limited to, checking designers work to company / customer design specifications, and checking application engineers work to customer expectations and specifications
• Prepare feasibility, prototype and production documentation using accepted design practices and processes. Recommend appropriate materials, surface finish, welding, brazing, heat treatment, or other known or new processes that will insure product performance and integrity as defined by specification or customer application requirements
• Assist the senior engineer or senior designers, under direct supervision, in the development, cost reduction and / or enhancement of existing or new products
• Responsible for resolving manufacturing related issues with component designs including implementing changes to enhance product integrity and manufacturing capability
• Responsible for value added analysis projects. Actively pursues self-development
• Actively participates in design problem resolution including, but not limited to, manufacturing issues, customer issues, and government controlled specification issues
• May require leadership of a project or program.
• Work under minimum supervision
• Prepare technical presentations – oral & written – technical papers, and test plans as required
• Responsible for the development and implementation of design standards on new and existing products
• Actively participates in design problem resolution including, but not limited to, manufacturing issues, customer issues, and government controlled specification issues
• May require leadership of a project or program.
• Work under minimum supervision
• Prepare technical presentations – oral & written – technical papers, and test plans as required
• Collaborate with partners in Sustaining Engineering, Factory/Operations, and Procurement as necessary to develop breakthrough product models.

Education and Previous Experience Requirements

• B.S. in mechanical or design engineering or 5 years equivalent hands on experience in related field.
• Three (3) + years product design and development in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience in related fields, preferably in the interconnect industry.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including formal presentations and working effectively with peers.
• Advocate of standards and process improvement.
• Experience with Change and Problem Management.
• Methodical approach and able to work multiple projects or tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must have good analytical abilities, be creative and initiative, and the ability to prepare technical papers for oral presentations
• Must be capable of interpreting military specifications and have a good understanding of engineering drawing practices IAW MIL-STD-100 & ANSI Y14.5

Esterline Competencies
A demonstrated ability in the Esterline competencies required for all employees: customer focus, ethics & values, long-term problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure, values diversity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Vet

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