Senior Design Engineer - Connector & Cable Innovation

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Design Engineer focused on developing new connector and cable assembly products from concept through production.

The candidate will design connectors, apply polymers materials knowledge, and leverage SolidWorks for 3D models and drawings in a fast-paced, on-site environment in the Greater Cleveland Area. Ideal applicants bring 7+ years of mechanical design, familiarity with GD&T and FMEA, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience, including direct connector product design.
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency with 3D modeling and drawings.
• Experience with polymers and plastic materials.
• Knowledge of connector design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with new product development from concept through production.
• Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and DFM.
• Experience with cable assembly design preferred.
• Familiarity with signal integrity preferred.
• Experience with high‑speed or high‑density interconnect products preferred.
• Experience conducting FMEA and leading design reviews.
• Mentoring junior engineers and designers.
• Ability to travel ~10%.
• Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen or permanent resident).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new connector and cable assembly products based on customer and market requirements.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and design documentation using SolidWorks.
• Lead and participate in design reviews throughout the product development process.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineering to transition new designs into production.
• Perform GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis to ensure product functionality and reliability.
• Optimize product designs for manufacturability, performance, reliability, and cost.
• Provide technical support to customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision history.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Support improvements to existing products and engineering processes.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

FMEA

Design reviews

Mentoring

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Contract Professionals, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Design Engineer focused on developing new connector and cable assembly products from concept through production.

The candidate will design connectors, apply polymers materials knowledge, and leverage SolidWorks for 3D models and drawings in a fast-paced, on-site environment in the Greater Cleveland Area. Ideal applicants bring 7+ years of mechanical design, familiarity with GD&T and FMEA, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while