Product Engineer I

About the role

The Product Engineer 1 supports engineering execution for cable assemblies and products under the guidance of senior engineering staff. This entry-level role builds foundational skills in engineering documentation, cost estimating, and production floor support. This position assists in developing build-ready drawings, routings and BOMs, supports cost estimation and quote development, and provides hands-on technical support to manufacturing operations to help resolve build issues, clarify documentation, and improve manufacturability. The position works closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and suppliers to develop core skills toward full Product Engineer responsibilities. Ideally, looking for candidates to start end of August, but we are flexible with the start date.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining engineering drawings for cable assemblies; create build-ready 2D CAD documentation, including cut lengths, strip lengths, pinouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, interconnect drawings, and termination callouts, under senior engineer review
• Learn and apply internal drawing standards, symbols, templates, and documentation practices
• Support end-to-end engineering estimation and quoting for new and existing opportunities, including: Labor content and build assumptions, Components, consumables, and material selection
• Partner with Sourcing and Product Management to help validate BOM structure, material options, alternates, and cost drivers
• Support pricing accuracy by helping ensure drawings and BOMs reflect true manufacturing requirements
• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing operations on the production floor. Assist in resolving build issues by: Clarifying drawings and documentation, Supporting root-cause analysis for defects, rework, or build delays, Updating drawings, BOMs, and instructions as directed
• Support NPI builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-ups as part of a project team
• Help 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, under senior engineer guidance
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to clarify requirements and resolve technical issues
• Assist with customer and supplier interface for drawing clarification, component selection, and documentation alignment

Education and experience

• 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

Required qualifications

• A valid driver's license
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions with support from senior staff
• Developing ability to interpret technical and business information across abstract and concrete variables
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn SAP MRP
• Ability to work in a Windows environment, to work with your department's business applications and with standard current computer applications
• Working knowledge of MS Excel; exposure to MS Access a plus

Physical demands

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to reach above shoulders, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally exposed to a Distribution Center or manufacturing environment and outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to a noise level ranging from moderate to high
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally required to perform work related travel