Engineer, Product Design

Your Job
As a Product Design Engineer, you will support the design and development of plastic and sheet metal components for connector products. You will contribute to design modification projects, product maintenance, SPO projects, VAVE initiatives, and selected new product development activities while working closely with cross‑functional teams, consistently demonstrating Principle Based Management (PBM)‑aligned behaviors such as ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Our Team
You will be part of the MSBU group, specializing in the design and manufacturing of connectors for consumer applications.
Our product portfolio includes FPC/FFC, BB, and IO connectors.
What You Will Do
Take ownership of assigned products within the existing product portfolio, supporting day‑to‑day engineering activities
Support design modification, product maintenance, VAVE, incremental improvement, and SPO projects under guidance from senior engineers
Participate in the design and development of plastic and sheet‑metal components for connector products
Execute design changes using engineering fundamentals, ensuring functional, dimensional, and manufacturability requirements are met
Create and update 3D models and 2D drawings, applying basic GD&T per design requirements
Support tolerance considerations and fitment checks for mating and assembled components
Assist in material selection based on mechanical performance, cost, and manufacturability requirements
Review and support interpretation of FEA results for design validation and improvement
Apply DFM principles to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, to resolve design and production issues
Prepare and maintain design documentation, engineering change records, and technical reports
Communicate design status, issues, and recommendations effectively with peers, supervisors, and manufacturing plants
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 3 years of experience in product or mechanical design
Understanding of the end‑to‑end product development process
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Working knowledge of tolerance analysis, GD&T, DFMEA, and DFM and Familiarity with plastic and sheet metal manufacturing processes
Alignment with PBM (Principle Based Management) Philosophy
Demonstrates an understanding of value creation by designing products that balance performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability
Takes ownership and accountability for assigned products, designs, and engineering decisions
Uses data, facts, and engineering analysis (DFMEA, tolerance analysis, test results, FEA) to support sound decision‑making
Actively seeks and applies continuous improvement opportunities in product design and processes
Collaborates openly with cross‑functional teams to share knowledge and learn from others
Shows curiosity and willingness to challenge assumptions and improve existing designs responsibly
Adapts effectively to changing business needs, priorities, and technical requirements
Acts with integrity and professionalism in all engineering activities, supporting a culture of trust and respect
Acts as a lifelong learner, showing curiosity and willingness to develop deeper technical expertise
What Will Put You Ahead
Prior hands‑on experience as a Product Design Engineer supporting product design and product maintenance activities
Experience in plastic and sheet metal component design, preferably for high‑volume or precision products
Exposure to design modification, VAVE, SPO, or incremental improvement projects
Practical knowledge of DFM, tolerance considerations, and manufacturing collaboration
Experience working closely with manufacturing plants or suppliers during design changes
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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