Product Engineer I

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in creating engineering drawings for cable assemblies, including cut lengths, strip lengths, pinouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, interconnect drawings, and termination callouts.
• Support end-to-end engineering estimation and quoting for new and existing opportunities, including labor content, build assumptions, components, consumables, and material selection.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Product Management to validate BOM structure, material options, alternates, and cost drivers.
• Ensure pricing accuracy by ensuring drawings and BOMs reflect true manufacturing requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing operations on the production floor, including clarifying drawings and documentation, supporting root-cause analysis, and updating drawings, BOMs, and instructions as needed.
• Assist with NPI builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-ups as part of a project team.
• Maintain accurate and revision-controlled BOMs aligned with drawings and build processes.
• Contribute to part rationalization, SKU reduction, and cost optimization through documentation accuracy and component standardization.
• Support the technical content of ECOs/ECNs related to drawings, BOMs, and documentation changes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to clarify requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Interface with customers and suppliers for drawing clarification, component selection, and documentation alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• 0-2 years of relevant experience; internships, co-ops, or academic project experience in electrical/cable systems, manufacturing, or product design preferred but not required.
• A valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn SAP MRP.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel; exposure to MS Access a plus.