Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Overview

Responsible for design, development and documentation of fiber optic components and devices to meet customer specified requirements. Responsible for new product designs and existing product maintenance for AIS by working from customer drawings, company drawings, vendor drawings or specifications. Integrate physical design requirements and manufacturing aspects to produce designs that meet all applicable requirements for the form, fit and function.

Key Responsibilities

• Conforms to cost and time considerations estimated for the product.
• Prepare drawings and additional technical documents as required within the OCC quality assurance policy and procedure.
• Assist New Product Development Manager with ECO/ECN changes, tooling and prototypes and work with current software to document modifications.
• Assist manufacturing by designing tooling, test, and assembly fixtures as required.
• Support product change management and customer inquiries during the product life cycle.
• Identify and select materials for production and create bills of materials (BOM).
• Maintain documentation to meet ISO requirements.
• Promote OCC’s service excellence and quality by providing outstanding customer service, building strong relationships, and adhering to company policies and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure effective communication, maintain confidentiality of documentation, and respond timely to financial and compliance-related requests.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience Required: 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years with a Master’s degree in relevant engineering roles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows applications and 3D Solid Modeling software; ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and product design documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Capable of using precision measurement tools and devices such as Optical Light Sources, Power Meters, Network Analyzers, and Time Domain Reflectometers.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision and manage time efficiently.
• Working conditions include a sedentary role with moderate noise, requiring sufficient vision for quality work and manual dexterity for technical tasks.
• Must adhere to ISO, SOX, and other engineering standards, ensuring all documentation meets applicable requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using an ERP system such as Syspro.