Trexon
Design Engineer
About this role
Design Engineer at Power Connector, LLC—a connector manufacturer undergoing significant growth and modernization. This R&D role drives innovation through new product development and design optimization, requiring expertise in electrical connector design, CAD modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to support the company's expansion.
What you'll do
- Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and prototypes using SolidWorks for new and existing electrical connector products
- Lead new product introduction and production deployment from concept through manufacturing readiness
- Optimize existing product designs for manufacturability, performance, and cost efficiency
- Conduct design testing and DFMEA/PFMEA analyses to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Manage BOMs, part numbering, routings, and MRP system documentation for product structures and engineering changes
- Collaborate with engineering, sales, procurement, and production teams; present designs to customers and stakeholders
What they're looking for
- SolidWorks CAD modeling and technical drawing creation
- Electrical connector design (2-5 years)
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Design for manufacturability and costing analysis
- DFMEA, PFMEA, and risk assessment methodologies
- Cross-functional communication and presentation skills
- Project management and data analysis
- MS Office proficiency
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Trexon
Trexon manufactures specialized wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and components for aerospace and defense applications, with a focus on quality and manufacturing excellence. The company is hiring quality assurance, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and process engineering roles to support product design, production optimization, and new product introductions.
View all jobs at TrexonLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing electrical connectors—what types of connectors and applications have you worked on?
- Describe your process for approaching design for manufacturability and how you balance design requirements with production constraints.