Mechanical Design Engineer

The Sanmina Design Engineering Services organization is seeking an experiencedMechanical Design Engineer to join our Value Engineering/Value Analysis (VAVE) team.

This group partners with diverse companies to review products, identify technicaladvantages, and implement improvements that increase business success. We are lookingfor a highly motivated individual eager to advance their career. The ideal candidate shouldbe outgoing, possess strong customer communication skills, preferably have manufacturingexperience, and be able to collaborate effectively with customers and the current team.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design and Ideation: Act as a highly motivated, self-starter capable of quickly takinglimited specifications and developing design concepts with product improvementsfocused on manufacturing, reliability, cost, and service.

* CAD Modeling and Documentation: Quickly create CAD models (e.g., Solidworks) todemonstrate product improvements and generate professional technical documents andreports.

* Engineering Leadership & Project Management:

Identify requirements and collaborate with engineering teams to develop detailedEngineering Design proposals.

Interpret complex business and technical aspects of large-scale programs(Hardware, PCB, software, mechanical, system packaging, thermal, regulatory,and product test development).

Manage project execution, customer relationships, and the design transition fromengineering to production.

Lead Value Engineering analysis and project management initiatives.

* VAVE Specialization: Demonstrate expertise in VAVE areas, including:

Plastic Injection Molding part design and mold flow analysis.

Die Cast part design.

Sheet metal fabrication, including rack components and Enclosure CabinetSystem CAD design, mechanical layout, interconnect, DFx analysis, andproduction/quality efficiency.

* Technical Sales Support & Partnership:

Provide technical sales support by presenting engineering capabilities, hostingengineering workshops for cost reduction, and researching product capabilities toeducate business development managers.

Collaborate with sales teams and customers to define engineering opportunitiesthat drive manufacturing sales.

Partner with manufacturing locations to identify process or product updates thatincrease quality and lower cost.

* Location: Primarily a remote position, but candidates should be within proximity of aSanmina facility.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

* BSME or MSME or similar education with a minimum of 5 years of designexperience.

* CAD/Analysis Expertise:

Proficient in 3D Solidworks CAD. Knowledge of Catia, CREO, NX, or Inventor is a plus.

Experience with Tolerance Analysis software.

Experience with Thermal Modeling and FEA is a plus.

Fixture, tool, and mold design experience.

* DFx/VAVE Experience:

Previous experience with innovative, successful VAVE/DFx design executions is a plus.

Experience in Plastic Injection Molding, die casting, thermoforming, 3D printing, and precision machining is a plus.

* Product Development:

Experience in end-to-end product development.

Familiarity with design for a diverse array of end-markets: medical, industrial, and communications.

Experience with developing and transferring processes, tooling, and test needsfor new product introduction and manufacturing.

* Soft Skills:

Exceptional problem-solving skills and approach.

Experience in sales engineering support.

Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with the team, customers, and vendors.

Fluent in English.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.