Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fiber Optic Connectivity

Gold Group Limited; Minnesota; On-site; USD 145,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group Limited in Minnesota is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of fiber optic connectors and connectivity hardware for the data centre market. You will guide designs from concept through production and work with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD skills (Creo/SolidWorks), GD&T, and experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding and extrusion. International travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' mechanical engineering experience in R&D or new product development.
• Strong product design and development experience.
• Proven ability to independently lead technically complex engineering projects.
• Strong 3D CAD skills using Creo or SolidWorks.
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, insert molding, machining, extrusion and sheet metal forming.
• Experience developing test plans, conducting product testing and interpreting technical results.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from concept through design, validation and production launch.
• Design and develop innovative fiber optic connectivity products and hardware.
• Perform engineering analysis and simulation, including FEA and Monte Carlo analysis.
• Develop and evaluate concepts using rapid prototyping techniques.
• Lead prototype testing, product validation and technical problem-solving.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Automation and NPI teams using Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Support the development of new manufacturing processes for advanced fiber optic products.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Project Management, Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing teams.
• Work with patent attorneys on new product innovations and IP.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the complete product development lifecycle.
• Occasionally travel internationally to manufacturing facilities to support new product introductions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Product development

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Gold Group Limited in Minnesota is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of fiber optic connectors and connectivity hardware for the data centre market. You will guide designs from concept through production and work with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD skills (Creo/SolidWorks), GD&T, and experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding and extrusion. International travel may be involved.