About this role
Job title: Senior Terminal Engineer – Connection Systems
About the Role Senior Product Development Engineer (Terminals) will manage the 3D model development (50%), 2D print development/library release (15%), and lab interactions (35%) for terminal systems. Leads engineering activity for assigned programs to ensure products meet customer and company specifications and that program milestones are achieved. Will coordinate and monitor the engineering process and provide direction as required; may lead a group of designers and lab technicians. Development activities include, but are not limited to: 3D CAD proposals, DOE with prototyping, DFMEAs, material selection, managing the FEA and making design changes, drawings and stackups, plant support (design for manufacturing) and service manual development.
Advantages of working at Lear Corporation in our T&Cs group: The group is organically growing. There are numerous opportunities to create new products. You will have exposure to the other global product teams (wire-harness, electronics, electrification, etc...) and witness firsthand how your products intend to be used.
What You'll Do
- Manage the 3D model development (50% of day) and 2D print development/library release (15%), and lab interactions (35%) for terminal systems.
- Lead engineering activity for assigned programs to meet customer and company specs and achieve program milestones.
- Coordinate and monitor the engineering process; provide direction as required.
- Lead or supervise a group of designers and lab technicians.
- Conduct development activities: 3D CAD proposals, DOE with prototyping, DFMEAs, material selection, manage the FEA, make design changes, drawings and stackups, plant support (design for manufacturing) and service manual development.
- Ensure APQP processes are followed for project documentation.
- Communicate effectively within a diverse global team.
What We're Looking For
- Experience with terminal system product development (design attributes and industry specifications).
- 3D modeling capability using CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or UG; able to use CAD as a design review tool.
- Knowledge of part design for progressive die and injection molding (cavity development).
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform or support customer and internal drawing releases.
- Self-motivated communicator; information sharing.
- Able to work within a diverse global team with varying levels of experience.
- Lead a team of designers and lab technicians toward desired project goals.
- Able to follow APQP processes for project documentation.
Nice to Have
- Experience with benchmarking.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary not specified. Benefits not specified.