Mechanical Design Engineer

Amphenol Fiber Systems International AFSI is a full service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in producing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI located in Allen Texas has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support quality assurance product performance and value.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position requires candidates to be U.S. person as defined in ITAR 22CFR 120.15. U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status is also required.

Amphenol Fiber Systems International AFSI is a full service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in producing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI located in Allen Texas has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support quality assurance product performance and value.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for taking ownership of new ideas and developing new products and the processes to realize such products. Develop and prepare designs, piece part and assembly drawings. Work to satisfy customers and provide operational support. This role will be focused on expanding AFSIs cable accessory offerings, including standard catalog products, fiber optic transitions, and overmolding. This role will also focus on cable harness design for new complex applications.

Essential Functions:

• Conceptualize design solutions to given or stated requirements.
• 3-D modeling of new designs and layouts in Solidworks.
• Modeling interfaces, piece parts, and purchased components.
• Analyze required information from precedents manufacturers catalogs and technical guides for dimensions, tolerances, and drafting standards and practices.
• Customize and create detailed piece part drawings from engineering designs and layouts.
• Design of tight-tolerance machined components - mill, lathe, and screw machine parts.
• Design of molded parts.
• Create assembly and product drawings.
• Maintain a working knowledge of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Perform tolerance analyses.
• Research and analyze problems and initiate recommendations and develop possible design solutions for implementation.
• Initiate engineering change notices.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering and operations to ensure the sufficiency of drawings, detail Bills of Material, special notes, instructions, standards which facilitate manufacturability.
• Support and lead design reviews.
• Order, assemble, and enable the testing of new products.
• Solve design related problems with respect to performance, producibility, and product delivery.
• Develop suppliers to assure component supply.
• Participate in the Material Review Board for non-conforming material.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and speak in English and interpret assembly drawings from internal and customer specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blue prints.
• Proficient in SolidWorks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong understanding of best practices in customer service.
• Strong team player.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering.
• 3 - 5 years experience in a related field.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements.
• Position requires candidates to be U.S. person as defined in ITAR 22CFR 120.15. U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status.