Senior Project Engineer (rohnert pk / cotati)

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please go to: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6727656 Salary Range: $95,000 to $135,000K depending on experience Ideal candidate will be responsible for the technical analysis and development of interconnect solutions to complex design challenges in response to specific customer needs and/or in support of market driven product goals. Projects may include the development of new products & associated processes to support. Markets served include Medical, Test & Measurement, Oil & Gas, Entertainment, Autonomous vehicles, Aeronautics and Military. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and validates advanced competitive, engineered interconnect solutions that satisfy specific customer needs and/or meet the requirements of defined market-driven products. Projects typically include designing connectors employing electrical, fiber optic and pneumatic contacts plus associated cable and harness assemblies, box builds, integration & testing of electronics in the interconnect solution. Technical product design lead on project teams responsible for new product design related tasks including conceptual models, CAD modeling, BOM’s, Technical Assumptions Requirements, DFMEA, Risk Assessment, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, stress & thermal FEA analysis, proof of concept, prototypes, assembly, test, and meeting cost targets. Develops products from Investigation to Production Release following a Phased Gate process. Constructs and evaluates complex prototypes, including any required testing and analysis, in support of design verification and product validation to achieve performance requirements. Provides technical support of new product designs working with external supply chain partners. Provides guidance to assembly teams on new designs and processes for custom connectors, up to and including specialize tooling. Identifies, develops and validates new processes and CAPEX equipment to meet both internal and external customer requirements to expand value add capabilities & throughput using IQOQPQ methodologies. Designs and conducts experiments, writes technical reports and/or papers to validate product performance against customers environmental and performance requirements. Technical lead providing input into quality, test, and inspection plans Proactively leads Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEA), through evaluation & risk mitigation and participates in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA). Technical lead facilitating communications, WBS, scheduling, and achievement of tasks in line with the project’s quality, cost, and timing goals Travel as needed Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSME preferred) 10 years of experience in new product development accompanied by demonstrated success in a similar role. 5-10 years of experience in electro-mechanical products (ideally electrical connectors) Demonstrable success as a technical project leader. Ability to apply mechanical engineering principles to create new product concepts, modifications to existing mechanical and electro-mechanical components or systems. Ability to initiate comprehensive and effective troubleshooting and problem analysis to root cause. Ability to lead failure analysis and corrective action activities. Familiarity with quality concepts / tools including but not limited to: Design / Process Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA), ISO 14971 Risk Management, Design for Manufacture (DFM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), IQOQPQ and 5S desired. Lead or engage in effective and professional communications on both technical and non-technical matters Familiarity with manufacturing methods including injection molding, machining, adhesive bonding, harness assembly, and wire termination. Experience using 3D CAD/CAE software, Autodesk Inventor® CAD software preferred for the creation and analysis of designs Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products LEMO USA, a subsidiary of LEMO, is located in Sonoma County among the rolling hills of Northern California's wine county, centrally located just 45 minutes north of San Francisco. LEMO USA provides Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Cable Assembly Services at their facilities located in Rohnert Park. LEMO requires an uncompromising commitment to QUALITY, EXCELLENCE, and INNOVATION. As such, we encourage and invest in each employee to promote responsibility, personal growth, and integrity. LEMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer