Product Design Engineer

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Aid Corporate Engineering Manager in establishing customer-focused product objectives, specification priorities, and ongoing performance norms
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure evolution of products
• Maintain specifications and attributes throughout the Company catalog
• Audit current production processes and parameters to ensure specifications are met by product type
• Ensure process engineering focused tasks for cost savings and production gains through the production process maintain specification standards
• Prepares periodic status updates for leadership teams
• Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies
• Collaborates with end users and external specifying engineers to ensure proper products are offered for specific application needs
• Oversee ongoing product development realization related to specification and end user markets
• Research ongoing specification opportunities to enter new markets alongside the sales teams
• Manage compliance with customer specifications and work alongside Quality Assurance and Control to ensure adherence
• Primary interface with outside customers for electrical related product inquiries and clarifications

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field required; advanced degree in Business, Engineering or other related field a plus.
• At least three (3) years of experience in design, specification engineering, or other related field preferred.
• Industrial experience required; wire and cable or electrical background preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient specification experience; preferably within the electrical industry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Experience in quality systems and understanding of specification requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of software such as ETap and circuit design.
• Experience with UL, ASTM, ICEA & NFPA Wire and Cable regulations a plus.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Willingness to be available for technical inquires as they arrive.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Special Position Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Some travel required (20-25%) to other our other facilities

Reports To:

• Corporate Engineering Manager - Technical & Product Quality

The perks of joining our Team

• Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
• Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
• Predictable, set schedules that support work-life balance - no rotating shifts
• 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
• Annual bonus potential up to $3,000 - through performance incentive programs
• Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year
• See all benefits we offerhere