RF Tooling Design Engineer

Description Position at Samtec, Inc Job Title RF Tooling Design Engineer

Code: 56-20-00-120-725

Summary/Objective Design and develop processes, tooling and machines to support the manufacture of component and cable assemblies in all manufacturing WCs.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities.

• Using CAD software (Solidworks), design all mechanical elements of tooling and equipment used to produce low to potentially high-volume Connector assemblies for Assembly processes that the company uses Globally.
• Interface with Product Design engineers to understand key features and agree on assembly sequences.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel to understand current and future manufacturing capability.
• Actively participate in product and tooling design review meetings.
• Prioritize and respond to tooling-related quality problems.
• Ensure that Product Quality and Process Reliability are designed into each project from the start.
• Ensure that all tooling changes/modifications are properly requested, executed, implemented, and documented.
• Performs initial trials and debugs tooling.
• Coordinate’s production trials with manufacturing personnel.
• Provides cost estimates for tooling and assembly. Reviews and updates estimate throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensures the project delivered is compliant with all relevant OSHA and local standards in respect to the design and engineering work practices.
• Conduct or participate in regular project/schedule meetings.
• Record, address and resolves issues that impact project timing and/or scope.
• Develop contingency plans or recovery plans as required.

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities” Required Experience

• Minimum 2~5 years’ experience in a related / similar position.
• Proficient in SolidWorks application including modelling, simulation and PDM.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret part/tooling drawings, GD&T and technical instructions is preferred.
• Knowledge of tooling fabrication processes including material selection and tolerance.
• Meticulous, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and write with some verbal skills in English.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment providing accurate and timely output to a high standard.

Preferred Education Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Tech

Training Required

• PDM
• EPMS, ECN, PrintVu, SGN, etc

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