R&D Product Design Engineer II

About the role

We are looking for an engineer to join the Ruggedized Fiber Optics team to work on product development, design changes, manufacturing feasibility, and engineering activities linked to RFO products. The role will focus on helping the team deliver practical, robust engineering solutions for fibre optic connectors, termini, cable assemblies, and related rugged fibre optic products.

Responsibilities

• Engage product development and design activities for rugged fibre optic products, including connectors, termini, cable assemblies, and related components.
• Create, update, and maintain CAD models and engineering drawings, with Creo experience preferred.
• Work on Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Notices, including drawing updates, product extensions, and technical review of change requirements.
• Liaise with manufacturing plant locations to engage on product builds, process feedback, and production readiness.
• Work with the team on prototype builds, product build activity, test builds, and pre release NPI builds where required.
• Absorb design verification and qualification activities, including test plans, test requests, lab, and build.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, PFMEA, and other engineering readiness activities.
• Work on requests for product extensions, drawing changes, engineering quotes, and part costing activities where required.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify practical design and process improvements that improve manufacturability, cost, and efficiency.
• Communicate clearly within a team environment to ensure alignment, clarity of purpose, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical design, product design, or product development.
• Strong CAD experience, preferably Creo.
• Experience creating or updating engineering drawings and engaging in engineering change activity.
• Fibre optic, connector, cable assembly, electronic, optoelectronic, or similar product experience would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work on prototype parts, model shop requests, and build activity.
• Ability to work across functions, sites, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Competencies

• Creo CAD capability.
• Experience with rugged fibre optics, fibre optic connectors, termini, or cable assemblies.
• Some experience with fibre optic systems and integration is preferred.
• Experience working with component sourcing or supplier engagement.
• SAP experience.
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Good organization skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• CAD experience is required, with Creo preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Therefore only U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, persons granted asylee status in the U.S., or persons admitted into the U.S. as a refugee will be considered.