Engineering Designer

Description: Join a culture of excellence: Where your ideas are heard and valued. Where your hard work is recognized and rewarded. Where all full-time employees become shareholders on day 1, Enjoy our 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off! We offer Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Company paid Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with matching contribution, Holiday, Paid Time off, and more!
Cristek manufactures electrical connectors, cable assemblies, harnesses, and related electro-mechanical products, and holds multiple quality certifications including AS9100 & ISO 9001. Cristek, established in 1985, is headquartered in Anaheim, CA with divisions in North Billerica, MA and Minden, NV. The Engineering Designer will collaborate with associates across multiple departments & sites, to provide design support for the factory, and perform electro-mechanical CAD design work through all development stages.
Job Responsibilities: Key member of a team analyzing customer requirements to determine the most cost-effective, technically compliant, and schedule-compliant approach to meeting customer needs.

• Develop solid models, assemblies, component drawings, customer use drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and process documentation for electro-mechanical products, tooling, and test fixtures.
• Convert legacy CAD data to current software and standards.
• Support Sales department with cross-reference checks, solid model requests, RoHS/REACH questionnaires, and other customer queries.
• Design and/or specify electrical connectors & related hardware, especially micro connectors, nano connectors, and RF connectors.
• Support the design of custom cables & harnesses, and custom electro-mechanical systems.
• Provide design support for all production lines.
• Active role in the evaluation and disposition of non-conforming material from the factory and from outside suppliers.
• Perform research supporting new electro-mechanical programs under development.
• Assure that designs comply with requirements from the customer, from Cristek, and from industry standards.
• Directly influence improvements to product quality, operator safety, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with other engineers and with other departments to improve Cristek’s ability to meet customer needs more quickly and cost-effectively.

Requirements:

• Holding or working toward a certificate or degree related to Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field.

• Proficiency with Computer Aided Design. Experience with SolidWorks is preferred.

• Exposure to a Manufacturing environment.

• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management systems, document control, and CAD data management.

• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.

• Exposure to manufacturing processes, and assembly & testing of precision electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Knowledge of MIL-Specs and other industry standards used in aerospace and defense designs.

• Exposure to fabrication processes, including machining, molding, metal forming, and plating.

• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Strong organizational, analytical, decision making, & problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee