Michael Page

Senior Design Engineer

Michael Page New Haven, CT

  • Chance to Join Aerospace Component Manufacturer|Multiple Openings Available: Ranging from Senior to Mid to Entry Level


About Our Client

Our Client has been been supplying the commercial, business jet, military, rotorcraft and spacecraft markets for over 65 years. More specifically, our Client produces advanced manufacturing techniques in the design and fabrication of temperature sensors, thermocouple systems, interconnect cable-harness assemblies, probes and sensors.

Job Description

The Senior Design Engineer will be able to independently lead new product development projects, mentor less experienced engineers and drive larger strategic projects within the engineering organization. The candidate must be highly proficient in all aspects of design engineering work including but not limited to review of customer drawing and specifications, preliminary design review, critical design review, and product readiness review. This position requires a self-motivated individual to design with regards to cost, manufacturability, and quality constraints in mind and someone that must be able to communicate and coordinate activities with other engineering disciplines and production as part of a team effort to achieve project completion in a timely manner.

  • Lead new product development projects and handle all aspects of design engineering work including but not limited to: review of customer drawing and specification package, preliminary design review, critical design review, and product readiness review.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and direct work as agreed upon with the product line Chief engineer.
  • Manage larger strategic projects such as product transfer from one facility to another, or major engineering process updates.
  • Directly communicate with customers in the form of quotations, meetings and presentations to understand and define their needs; Understand and respond to customer requests, both verbal and written.
  • Manage several projects at one time and maintain project schedules
  • Guide drafting, internal/external test labs, manufacturing, quality, and planning as required.
  • Oversee product qualification/certification and coordinate PDR/CDR and PRR activities as necessary.
  • Support production in regards to quality and manufacturing related issues as needed.
  • Manage all changes and problems related to product assigned.
  • Act as technical expert for the company for both internal and external customers.
  • Up to 25% travel (domestic and/or international) as necessary.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
  • (MS or PhD) preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years design engineering experience or practical training is required.
  • 5+ years in Aerospace industry
  • Successful track record of developing products that generate significant business revenue.
  • Aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) cable harness and/or sensors knowledge a plus.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the design and use of RTD, Thermocouples, Speed Sensors, and Pressure Sensors.
  • Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns and provide project status.
  • Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Computer literate and fluent in solid modeling and related analysis software.
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Power Point).
  • Able to work with minimal supervision, both alone and in teams.
  • Basic knowledge of analog and digital circuits.
  • Exposure to electromagnetic/magnetic circuits a plus.
  • Background in Aviation Industry a plus.
  • Understanding and experience in Principles of Lean and Mistake proofing a plus.
  • Master Cam experience a plus.

What's on Offer

  • Avenues for growth available within Client's network of sister companies!
  • Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
  • Paid Vacation time
  • 401k with Company Match


Contact: Marios Peripanos

Quote job ref: JN-072024-6477332
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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