Sr. Product Development Engineer

Role Purpose

Responsible for the generation and release of successful engineering designs of enclosures for outdoor and indoor optical networks. Duties include following a product release process to: develop concepts and detailed designs, deliver proofs of concept, conduct experiments, evaluate prototypes, define test plans, create design engineering documents, and define product and process specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize mechanical design solutions for new development and improvement projects, keeping both performance and cost targets in mind. Show deep understanding and technical evaluation behind the proposed solutions.
• Ensure appropriate analytical, environmental, and functional tests are done to validate functionality and cost.
• Lead the projects from a technical standpoint – representing the design engineering perspective – which may include delegating tasks to other technical resources like CAD design, prototyping labs, and testing & qualification laboratories.
• Create mechanical designs of plastic injection molded and sheet metal components to meet a set of functional requirements. 
• For low to moderate complexity projects, act as project manager in the aspects of defining project plan, budget, schedule, team, and completing reviews and documentation from kick-off to product release.
• Collaborate with project team members from multiple technical disciplines located in various domestic and global locations to translate design concepts into detailed designs that meet manufacturing standards.
• Provide documentation to: communicate findings in technical reports, protect intellectual property in patent applications, order rapid prototypes, and/or support customer presentations and demonstrations.
• Provide high-level and detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings suitable for: Concept presentation to customers, Analytical evaluation (modeling), Patent applications, Technical reports or publications, Cost or manufacturability analysis.
• Research externally published fundamentals, new designs (competitor products and patents), and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor junior engineers in best practices of engineering, product development, as well as Corning processes.

Experiences/Education - Required

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.  Major in Mechanical preferred. Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics or Optical will be considered

Experience:

• 6-8 years of Industry Related Experience (Product, Design, New Product Introduction).
• Experience designing injection molded and/or sheet metal parts highly desirable.
• Design of experiments experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and solve challenging technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and guide peers towards project goals.
• Sound understanding of material properties, manufacturing capabilities, and their application in product design. 

Experiences/Education - Desired

Competencies:

• Strength in the ability to generate, compile, and compare concepts and apply appropriate engineering analysis to validate them.
• Strength in leading a cross-functional technical team towards completion of project and design goals.
• Ability to influence and inspire manufacturing personnel to meet project goals.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in a global matrixed environment.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.  
• Ability to clearly articulate technical ideas.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to schedule time effectively.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in CAD software – Creo, SolidWorks, NX (Creo preferred)
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).