Design Engineer - Senior

Electronic Careers; No; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Denmark is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to design and develop connector and cable assembly products. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of mechanical design experience, particularly with connectors or cable assemblies, along with strong proficiency in SolidWorks. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, providing technical support, and mentoring junior engineers. This role requires an ability to travel for customer and supplier site visits, contributing to a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably with connectors or cable assemblies.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with polymers and plastic materials.
• Ability to meet ITAR requirements of US citizenship or US permanent resident status.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new connector and cable assembly products.
• Generate 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers on best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Communication skills

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Design Engineer – Cleveland, Ohio area – connector and cable assembly products

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new connector and cable assembly products
• Provide design reviews throughout the product development cycle.
• Generate 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes for newly designed products.
• Ensure product designs meet all functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Maintain and manage design documentation and revision history.
• Provide technical support to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and drive improvements in design processes and tools.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers on best practices and technical skills.
• Optimize new and existing designs by collaborating with manufacturing to ensure DFM.
• Lead risk analysis efforts and implement strategies for new designs (FMEA).
• Drive innovation by keeping up with industry trends and new technologies.
• Perform GD&T stack-up analysis.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites required. Estimated 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience (connectors or cable assemblies preferred)
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
• Experience with polymers and plastic materials
• Knowledge of connector and cable assembly design principles
• Familiarity with signal integrity (preferred)
• Ability to travel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally, collaboratively, and independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• The work environment includes the office, the engineering lab, and occasional production floor exposure
• Ability to meet ITAR requirements of US Citizenship or US permanent resident status