Mechanical Test Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Companies seeks a Test Engineer to design and implement production test strategies for high-speed data cables. You will lead failure investigations, guide global teams, and help deliver quality products while supporting customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include developing and validating test plans, creating process documentation and work instructions, and coordinating test-system upgrades across regions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Solid modeling and 2D drafting with industry standard software.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Understanding of DFM, DFA and DFX techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop production test strategies to support global manufacturing of high-speed data cables.
• Develop, integrate, and upgrade test systems across regions, coordinating software development with design centers.
• Deploy automated production test systems and direct resources for compliant use.
• Create and execute test plans, perform verification/validation, and document results.
• Create test process documentation, specifications, and work instructions.
• Support DFM and manufacturing processes, and assist sourcing in supply chain solutions.
• Provide technical support to customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Apply GD&T to engineering drawings and utilize FEA/analysis-led design approaches.

Skills

3D Modeling

MS Office Proficiency

GD&T Knowledge

DFM/ DFA/ DFX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software / Solid Modeling

Job description

Our Team

The Test Engineering team is a global team that is responsible for designing and implementing production test strategies. This team of engineers is empowered to lead and drive teams through failure investigations and overcoming manufacturing barriers to ensure quality products are delivered while exceeding customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Develop production test strategies to support global manufacturing of high-speed data cables.


• Develop, integrate, and make software upgrades to test systems used across multiple manufacturing regions including China, India, Mexico. Must coordinate software development activities within the design center departments including product development, manufacturing, marketing, quality, etc.


• Work closely with multifunctional teams to ensure global deployment of automated production test systems for cable assembly products. Direct production test resources to ensure compliant use of deployed test systems.


• Create and execute test plans, conduct requirements reviews, perform test verification and validation, analyze results and document results.


• Create test process documentation, specifications, and work instructions.


• Work with manufacturing engineering and fixture design engineering to support DFM and manufacturing processes setup, supports quality function, supports sourcing team in firming up supply chain solutions.


• Provides technical support to customers, suppliers, and internal project teams.


• Understands and apply Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) to engineering drawings.


• Application of finite element analysis (FEA) and analysis led design approach.


• Understand, support, and contribute to Molex TQM and Quality / Environmental Management Systems by following approved policies and procedures.


• Other duties as required by management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or B.S. Degree in an equivalent discipline.


• High proficiency using analytical tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and others as required.


• Proficient in solid modeling experience to generate 3D models & 2-D drafting through Industry standard 3D modeling software.


• Working Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis, limits & Fits, ASME Y14.5.


• Understanding of product/tool DFM, DFA and DFX techniques.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Working knowledge of standard mechanical test equipment.


• Good working knowledge in tooling design specially in Die & automation tooling, gigs & fixtures/pallets


• 2+ years of experience in test and measurement

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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