Mechanical Design Engineer

Benefits

10 Paid Holidays
Flex Fridays
3 weeks PTO
Will pay for relocation within the USA (negotiable)
Health, Dental, Vision
401k Matching

Position requires candidates to be U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22CFR
120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status)

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a full service fiber optic
company specializing in the fabrication an manufacture of fiber optic
connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence
makes us an industry leader in proficing sophisticated products and professional
technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI, located in Allen,
Texas, has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application
support, quality assurance, product performance and value.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for
taking ownership of new ideas and developing new products and the processes to
realize such products. Develop and prepare designs, piece part and assembly
drawings. Work to satisfy customers and provide operational support.

Essential Functions:

Conceptualize design solutions to given or stated requirements.
3-D modeling of new designs and layouts in Solid Works.
Modeling interfaces, piece parts and purchased components.
Analyze required information from precedents, manufacturers' catalogs, and
technical guides for dimensions, tolerances, and drafting standards and
practices.
Customize and create detailed piece part drawings from engineering designs
and layouts.
Design of tight-tolerance machined components - mill, lathe, and screw
machine parts.
Design of molded parts.
Create assembly and product drawings.
Maintain a working knowledge of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
Perform tolerance analyses.
Research and analyze problems and initiate recommendations and develop
possible design solutions for implementation.
Initiate engineering change notices.
Work closely with manufacturing engineering and operations to ensure the
sufficiency of drawing's detail (Bills of Material, special
notes/instructions, standards) which facilitate manufacturability
Support and lead design reviews
Order, assemble and enable the testing of new products.
Solve design related problems with respect to performance, producibility and
product delivery.
Develop suppliers to assure component supply.
Participate in the Material Review Board for non-conforming material.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read (write and speak in English) and interpret assembly drawings
from internal and customer specifications.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blue prints.
Proficient in SolidWorks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Strong understanding of best practices in customer service.
Strong team player.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
3 - 5 years' experience in a related field
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements