Product Design Engineer

Your Job

Support the design, development, and successful launch of high-performance connector and cable solutions for data, storage, and telecommunications applications.

In this role, you will work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and global engineering teams to take products from concept through high-volume production, ensuring robust designs, manufacturability, and continuous improvement.

This is a highly visible engineering position offering strong technical exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to directly impact next-generation technology used by hyperscale and enterprise customers.

What You Will Do

Support the design and development of mechanical components for high-speed connectors and cable systems.

Act as a technical bridge between product design and manufacturing during new product introductions.

Review new product concepts and provide design for manufacturability (DFM) and feasibility feedback.

Collaborate closely with internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers to identify and resolve process and design issues.

Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.

Propose alternative design or process solutions and track improvement progress.

Support FAI reviews, data analysis, and validation activities.

Partner with Quality to review measurement features and ensure design robustness.

Capture and share lessons learned across projects to strengthen future product launches.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and other engineering activities as assigned.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience in mechanical product design or manufacturing of electronic products.

Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and basic FEA concepts.

Familiarity with CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA.

Understanding of manufacturing processes including injection molding, insert molding, die casting, stamping, and plating.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional, multicultural teams.

Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently.

Business-level proficiency in English.

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience designing high-speed, high-density connectors or cable assemblies.

Exposure to new product development (NPD) and product launch environments.

Knowledge of industry quality standards and continuous improvement tools.

Experience with root cause analysis, design optimization, and data-driven decision making.

Hands-on experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to design real products, not just make minor modifications.

Direct exposure to design centers and advanced technologies.

Collaborative, respectful, and healthy work environment.

Strong culture of knowledge sharing, flexibility, and technical growth.

Ability to influence products developed from scratch through mass production.

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.