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    Principal Engineer - Kansas City, United States - Smiths Interconnect

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    Job Description

    Product Design, Technical/Sustaining Engineering, Project Management, and end to end NPI / product life cycle management.

    Design and develop innovative new products and technologies to robust quality standards and in a manner consistent with business strategy and processes.

    Demonstrate end-to-end product lifecycle ownership that supports achievement of vitality and growth targets that outperform our chosen market segments.
    Manage efficient use of assets and development investment to grow revenue and headline operating profitability.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    Support, contribute to, and promote a safe work environment
    Leverage industry, application, and technical expertise to mentor, guide, challenge, and grow team members

    • Mentor and lead design and mechanical engineers to produce high-quality interconnects
    Support creation and execution of technology and product roadmaps
    Develop technology and process know-how needed to produce superior designs and processes.
    Collaborates with all departments to deploy company process and utilizes business productivity tools. Identifies and executes changes for VAVE improvement with inventory optimization in mind.
    Create detailed connector, and contact designs that can be reliably sourced and manufactured to agreed performance and cost targets
    Lead and support cross functional design reviews including requirements definition, manufacturability assessments, and application of GD&T
    Create and execute actions plans to ensure KPI's and commitments are met including product line revenue and profitability.
    Translate customer specifications into design, manufacturing, quality, and testing requirements
    Perform root cause analyses utilizing established problem-solving tools and methodologies
    Proactively identify project risks and mitigation plans to accelerate the development cycle and ensure delivery commitments are met
    Facilitate build and evaluation of functional and non-functional prototypes leveraging internal and external resources
    Provide technical support to organizational stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing and Sales
    Support Sales and Marketing in preparing quotations and bid packages
    Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Smiths Way value system

    Diversity & Inclusion

    We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish.

    All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.

    We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

    The Individual

    Highly competent in design of RF subsystems, backplane and PCB connectors.
    Experience in software analysis of electro/mechanical systems.
    Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics Engineering or Related Field with 10-12 years of relevant experience
    Capable use of SolidWorks modeling, drawing and electro-mechanical simulation packages
    In depth knowledge in selection and application of engineering grade polymers, metals, composites, and alloys
    Design for manufacturability utilizing machining, molding, deep drawing, turning, stamping and/or additive manufacturing methods
    Familiarity with contact termination, spring probe design, molding, and over-molding techniques and principles
    Expert use of FMEA and tolerance analysis tools to inform robust design decisions
    Awareness of RF signal transmission characteristics
    Knowledge of Mil Spec and Aerospace Connectors, digital, fiber optic, and power interconnects, EMI, RF shielding and Coaxial standards
    Experience developing interconnect solutions for defense and aerospace applications with insights into overall system operation
    Experience leading Cross Functional teams in a collaborative environment

    About Smiths


    At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day.

    We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries.

    Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes.

    Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage.

    We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

    About Smiths Interconnect


    Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets.

    Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence.

    Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites.

    Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices.

    Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.
    One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people.

    We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.

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