Mechanical Design Engineer (4131)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

Mechanical design engineer will be responsible for carrying out mechanical design duties within the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering department, including design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, cost estimating, and process improvement via LEAN principles. Mechanical design engineers report to the NPI engineering manager and collaborate with R&D design, manufacturing, and purchasing teams on design projects.

Responsibilities  

• Duties include architecting, developing, and implementing mechanical design solutions supporting manufacturing of electro-optical subsea amplifiers, Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs), and fiber optic data transmission terminal equipment.
• Mechanical design position involves technical problem solving, innovation through creative technical solutions, and clear communication of findings to team members.
• Ability to create designs in both PTC Creo and SOLIDWORKS environments.
• Research new materials and methods of development.
• Organize and maintain new and existing engineering drawings.
• Construct prototypes and confirm/defend designs through rigorous technical review.
• Perform physical testing on design prototypes.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
• Ability to drive complex problems to root cause; and, implement effective solutions which make both engineering and business sense are essential with this position.
• Opportunity to work in a friendly work environment with a team dedicated and passionate about craftsmanship, innovation, and quality.

Qualifications

• This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills for interfacing with internal and external organizations as required to perform job responsibilities.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering required. MS preferred.
• Expert knowledge of PTC Creo and SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD design environments.
• Strong experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (G,D&T).
• Solid knowledge of mechanical design principles.
• Experience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of plastic and metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to coordinate and interface with manufacturing suppliers, machine shops, etc.
• Understanding of machine shop tool technology.
• Experience converting 3D CAD drawings to 3D prin