Tooling Mechanical Engineer (MEG)

Description

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

1. Using CAD software (Solidworks), Design all mechanical elements of either manual, semi automatic or fully automatic tooling and equipment used in volume production in Samtec’s 
assembly processes.
2. Communicate in a collaborative environment to provide mechanical design support for the 
design needs of internal customers.
3. Validate that Product Quality and Process Reliability are designed into all projects through 
project qualifications.
4. Understand the purposes and review of project costing and margin requirements with 
applications engineering.
5. Develops clear, measureable requirements for success based on the established standards 
and in concert with project teams.
6. Lead the creation and maintenance of a detailed project schedule to update Management of 
the status on the progress of the project in regular basis.
7. Responsible for the project specifications, evaluation of suppliers, their quotations and cost 
control of the project budget.
8. Ensures the project delivered is compliant with all relevant OSHA, ANSI and local standards 
in respect to the design and engineering work practices.
9. Conduct regular project meetings with the project team throughout the project on:
a. Machine/Equipment/Tooling design and status.
b. Controls/Systems design and status.
10. Review project specifications, deliverables and requirement with applications engineering.

Required Experience:

1. 5-10 years relevant working experience in: 
a. Automation Machine Design (optional) 
b. Design for Manufacturing 
c. High Speed Assembly Equipment (optional) 
d. Machine Tools 
e. Precision Tooling 
f. Industrial Machine Control Systems (optional)
2. 3-5 years relevant experience in project management is preferred.
3. Solid interpersonal communication skills, a professional demeanor, cooperative personality,
and a team attitude are all required. Works well with others and interacts effectively and 
efficiently with internal and external people and groups.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Ability to use SolidWorks and MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint Document 
Management, and general computer literacy.
6. Extensive cross functional team expertise including technical and non-technical work.
7. Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result-orientated and focused.
8. Printed Circuit Board manufacturing experience is desired but not required.
9. Highly organized, ability to prioritize a varied and fast-changing workload.
10. Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious

Preferred Education:

or Degree in Mechanical Engineering / related technical or equivalent experience.