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Overview

Cristek makes precision electrical connectors, cable assemblies, harnesses, and electro-mechanical products for demanding applications. We’re seeking a Staff Engineer to lead complex product and manufacturing engineering work from customer requirements through qualification and production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development and NPI from feasibility and design through prototype, qualification, launch, and production release.
  • Assess customer requirements, drawings, and applicable aerospace and defense standards for technical fit, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Collaborate with Sales on quotes and customer discussions; communicate technical assumptions and risks.
  • Design or review products, models, drawings, bills of material, specifications, tolerance analyses, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Coordinate production readiness, including suppliers, materials, tooling, equipment, processes, testing, and training.
  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and test aids.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues during builds and production; support failure analysis and MRB investigations.
  • Document design decisions, qualifications, and changes; mentor engineers and technical teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, or NPI in precision electro-mechanical manufacturing.
  • Experience taking products from requirements or concept through qualification and production release.
  • Knowledge of product design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, DFM/DFA, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance analysis, and failure analysis.
  • CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred.
  • Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards, document control, configuration management, and PLM or MRP systems.
  • Strong problem-solving, project coordination, and communication skills, including the ability to influence across teams without direct authority.
  • Experience with connectors, cable or harness assemblies, or comparable aerospace and defense hardware is preferred.
  • Knowledge of machining, molding, stamping or forming, plating, passivation, assembly, or testing is a plus.
  • Candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable regulations and be authorized to access ITAR-controlled information and hardware.
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  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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