Design Engineer – Connectors

Location: Greenville, SC

Reports To:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize SolidWorks to produce CAD models of components and assemblies. 
• Gather and develop a basic understanding of requirements for suppliers primarily of the automotive industry and industrial applications.
• Work with suppliers of stamping dies, molds, and manual and automated assembly equipment.  Communicate daily with suppliers of tooling and components.
• Communicate regularly with customers via reports and phone conversations to provide project status updates.
• Keep target dates and track progress in timing tables. 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred, and at least 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting required. 
• Prior experience with engineering design software required, Solid Works is preferred but not required. 
• Prior connector design experience required. 
• Mechanically inclined, with a basic understanding of stamping, molding, and assembly methods.  
• Experience testing of electronic connectors is a plus. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to speak with suppliers and customers 
• Experience within the automotive industry is preferred but not required. 
• Experience using Microsoft Project and Smartsheet is preferred. 
• Ability to multi-task and handle several projects concurrently.