Engineer, Product Design

Your Job

As a Product Design Engineer, you will work on the design and development of both plastic and sheet metal components, contributing to product maintenance, SPO projects, and supporting new product development.

Our Team

We are part of the M\PSBU group, Specializing in the design and Manufacturing of connectors for Consumer application.

What You Will Do

• Drive the development of new and legacy Signal products, collaborating closely with supervisors on design modifications and innovations.
• Champion the Product Development Process (PDP) by coordinating seamlessly with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, manufacturing, and applications.
• Translate customer needs and Voice of Customer (VOC) insights into actionable design and product goals.
• Lead and actively participate in critical reviews such as conceptual, DFM, DFMEA/PFMEA, design, and phase gate reviews to ensure product excellence.
• Create precise models, detailed drawings, clear product specifications, and comprehensive test documentation for robust product validation.
• Manage design change processes efficiently, including Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), while liaising with global manufacturing plants on quality and inspection outcomes.
• Utilize advanced CAD tools (NX/ECTR), SAP for engineering changes, and presentation/analytics tools to support design and decision-making.
• Plan and prioritize tasks proactively, aligning personal and team goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and productivity enhancement across projects.
• Conduct in-depth signal integrity and thermal performance analyses, while actively contributing innovative ideas to drive product advancement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E) with 3+ relevant experience in product development.
• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter software tools.
• Knowledge of connector design, development, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as Hypermesh or Ansys is advantageous.
• Understanding of product development methodologies and ability to interpret technical specifications.
• Basic knowledge of SAP, ERP, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills suitable for professional environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in designing electro-mechanical products such as connectors or switches.
• Familiarity with signal-integrity principles to ensure reliable electrical performance.
• Understanding of thermal-performance analysis for effective heat management in product design

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.