Senior Product Design Engineer

Molex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Singapore seeks a Senior Engineer in Product Design to drive new product development in the Datacom and Specialty Solutions Division. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and strong product design skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is crucial for client interactions. The role offers opportunities for creativity and leadership in engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product design and development, preferably in connector design and manufacturing.
• Experience in design control, management, and engineering analysis.
• Prior involvement in manufacturing environments supporting process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful development of new product projects from concept to market.
• Conduct design feasibility studies and generate innovative design proposals.
• Lead design reviews, verification, and conduct design FMEA.

Skills

Product design engineering knowledge

Creativity

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Leadership abilities

Proficient in Mandarin

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing)

Tools

NX CAD software

Job description

Overview

Your Job: Senior Engineer in Product Design within our Datacom and Specialty Solutions Division (DSS). You will drive the successful development of new product projects from concept through to market introduction, research and develop innovative designs, lead design and development activities, and support products through their lifecycle with a focus on meeting customer requirements and improving manufacturing processes.

What You Will Do

• Review customer requirements and conduct design feasibility studies
• Benchmark competitor designs and generate innovative design proposals using CAD
• Lead design reviews, design verification, and conduct design FMEA to ensure manufacturability and reliability
• Manage design documentation, patent considerations, and coordinate with Legal for patent opinions
• Support product introduction by visiting customers and manufacturing partners as required
• Provide engineering support for product modifications, cost reductions, and process improvements
• Participate in cost reduction activities and respond to customer design-related issues
• Train and mentor other engineers and support departmental initiatives

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product design and development, preferably in connector design and manufacturing
• Strong product design engineering knowledge with creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in design control, management, and engineering analysis
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Proficient in Mandarin to better serve our Mandarin-speaking customers and collaborate with counterparts

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working with NX CAD software
• Prior involvement in manufacturing environments supporting process improvements
• Familiarity with product reliability testing and agency approvals (UL, CSA, TUV)

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