Senior Design Engineer - Aerospace Interconnects & DFM

Interconnect Wiring; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Interconnect Wiring is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and manufacturing of aerospace electrical interconnect systems from concept to production. You will bridge engineering and manufacturing, ensuring designs meet customer specs, quality, reliability, and cost targets.

You will collaborate with customers, production, quality, supply chain, and program management to drive successful product launches and continuous improvements, with emphasis on manufacturability

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline required.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, product design, or aerospace electrical interconnect systems preferred.
• Aerospace industry experience with wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, or electrical routing is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar design platforms.
• Working knowledge of ERP, PLM, or related engineering management systems preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design aerospace wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, interconnect systems and tooling to meet requirements.
• Interpret drawings and data packages to produce manufacturing-ready designs and docs.
• Develop BOMs, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Apply DFM/DFA to optimize performance, quality, and production efficiency.
• Support prototype builds, first articles, verification, and validation activities.
• Provide engineering support to production and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth changes and communication.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing engineering

Aerospace wiring experience

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Interconnect Wiring is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and manufacturing of aerospace electrical interconnect systems from concept to production. You will bridge engineering and manufacturing, ensuring designs meet customer specs, quality, reliability, and cost targets.

You will collaborate with customers, production, quality, supply chain, and program management to drive successful product launches and continuous improvements, with emphasis on manufacturability