Senior Terminal Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Engineer – Terminals to lead the design and development of terminal systems from concept through production. This role is responsible for developing innovative, manufacturable solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer, quality, and performance requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong terminal system design expertise, metallurgical knowledge, and hands‑on experience with product development processes in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead the design and development of terminal system products from concept through production launch.
• Develop 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, dimensional stack‑ups, and design proposals.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and prototype evaluations to validate product performance.
• Prepare and maintain Design Failure Mode & Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).
• Select appropriate materials based on performance, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
• Coordinate and review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results and implement design improvements.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing by applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including service manuals and engineering specifications.
• Support customer and internal engineering drawing releases while ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Lead a team of designers and laboratory technicians to achieve project objectives, schedules, and design targets.
• Follow Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes and maintain complete project documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and global engineering teams to drive successful product development and launch activities.
• Effectively communicate technical information, project status, and engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience developing terminal system products
  , including design attributes and applicable industry specifications.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy related to terminal design, including plating processes and joining/termination methods for dissimilar metals.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as CATIA V5, Solid Works, or Siemens NX (UG). Candidates must be able to effectively utilize CAD for product design and design reviews.
• Knowledge of component design for progressive die stamping and plastic injection molding
  , including cavity development.
• Experience supporting or performing engineering drawing releases for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with FEA, DFMEA, DOE, and product validation methodologies.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Experience working within APQP and structured product development processes.

• Experience in the automotive, electrical connector, or terminal manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of customer‑specific engineering standards and product validation requirements.
• Experience supporting new product launches and manufacturing transitions.