Product Design Engineer

Business overview

Volex is a global leader in integrated manufacturing and a trusted supplier of power products. With expertise in cable assemblies, data center connectivity, electric vehicle charging, and consumer electronics, we serve a diverse range of markets worldwide.

Headquartered in the UK, we operate 28 manufacturing locations and employ over 14,000 people across 25 countries. Our business spans five divisions: Complex Industrial Technology, Consumer Electricals, Electric Vehicles, Medical, and Off-Highway/Specialist Automotive.

Our products power everything from everyday household devices to advanced medical equipment. Through our local sales teams and authorized partners, we deliver innovative solutions to OEMs and EMS companies around the globe.

Job Role / Job Overview

Product Design Engineer role is based on-site in Singapore and reports to the Product Engineering/Product Safety Director. The incumbent will lead the end-to-end development of next-generation interconnect solutions for consumer electronics and domestic appliance applications. This role is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, validating, and industrializing innovative connector and cable-related products that set new benchmarks in performance and manufacturability. The position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with cross functional teams and customers to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product design activities from concept generation through to production release.
• Conduct detailed design reviews, feasibility studies, and engineering analyses to ensure robust and manufacturable solutions.
• Drive design discussions with customers, gather technical requirements, and present project updates.
• Oversee prototype builds, sample trials, and functional testing to validate product performance.
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Apply engineering tools such as FMEA and DOE to optimize product reliability and manufacturability.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, cost targets, and timelines.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers within the team to enhance technical capability and project execution.
• Collaborate with tooling, process, and manufacturing teams on plastic injection moulding and high-speed stamping processes.
• Ensure designs meet high cosmetic standards and functional requirements for engineering plastics and metal contacts/terminals.
• Maintain close communication with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders throughout the development cycle.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge in FMEA and Design of Experiments (DOE) required.

Technical Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development within engineering, electronics, or high-tech industries.
• Experience in connector or cable design and development is highly advantageous.
• Proficient in 3D CAD design software such as UG/NX, SolidWorks, Pro-E/Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Strong mechanical design skills for plastic components and metal terminals used in high-speed stamping dies.
• Solid understanding of engineering plastics and injection moulding processes, with ability to achieve high cosmetic and functional standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Personal Requirements

• Ability to lead project teams and coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet customer requirements and timelines.
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; strong team player.

Languages

• Fluency in English is essential
• Any other languages spoken will be an added advantage

Equal Opportunity Statement

Volex is committed to upholding fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory employment practices. All employment decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications and merit, without regard to personal characteristics unrelated to job performance. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination, harassment, and the use of child labour. Volex also recognises and respects the right of employees to representation and collective bargaining, and we are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and empowering work environment for all.