Product Engineer

OVERVIEW 

The Product Engineer supports end‑to‑end engineering execution for cable assemblies and products, with direct responsibility for engineering documentation, estimating and quoting, and hands‑on manufacturing support. 

This role develops build‑ready drawings, routings and BOMs, performs complete cost estimation and quote development, and provides technical support directly to manufacturing operations on the production floor to resolve build issues, clarify documentation, and improve manufacturability. 

The position works closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and suppliers to ensure products are accurately defined, costed, compliant, and executable at scale.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and maintain 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 
• Apply and maintain internal drawing standards, symbols, templates, and documentation practices
• Perform end‑to‑end engineering estimation and quoting for new and existing opportunities, including: Labor content and build assumptions, Components, consumables, and material selection
• Partner closely with Sourcing and Product Management to validate BOM structure, material options, alternates, and cost drivers  
• Support pricing accuracy by ensuring drawings and BOMs reflect true manufacturing requirements
• Provide hands‑on technical support to manufacturing operations on the production floor. Resolve build issues by: Clarifying drawings and documentation, Supporting root‑cause analysis for defects, rework, or build delays, Updating drawings, BOMs, and instructions as needed
• Support NPI builds, pilot runs, and production ramp‑ups 
• Maintain accurate and revision‑controlled BOMs aligned with drawings and build processes 
• Drive part rationalization, SKU reduction, and cost optimization through documentation accuracy and component standardization
• Own 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 to support drawing clarification, component selection, and documentation alignment 
   
  *The above represents the essential job functions that you are assigned to perform in your job.  If you are unable to perform these essential duties, please see Human Resources as IEWC may be able to provide reasonable accommodations against the ADA requirements. 

The values, competencies, technical skills and physical demands enumerated below are representative of those required while taking action to successfully fulfill the Key Responsibilities of the position.   

VALUES AND COMPETENCIES 

• Support IEWC’s commitment to its Vision, Values and Purpose.  

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 1-3 years experience in electrical system cabling design  

• Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations: A valid driver’s license.  

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and business information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

• Computer Applications Skills: SAP MRP, Ability to work in a Windows environment, to work with your department’s business applications and with standard current computer applications. Proficient in MS Access and Excel 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Movement: 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. 

• Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 

• Work Environment: Occasionally is exposed to a Distribution Center or manufacturing environment and outside weather conditions.  Occasionally is exposed to fumes and airborne particles.  Occasionally is exposed to a noise level ranging from moderate to high.  Occasionally is exposed to risk of electrical shock. 

• Travel: Occasionally required to perform work related travel. 

• Reasonable accommodation: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The above statements reflect the general framework of the position and are not to be construed as a detailed statement of all the requirements that may be inherent in the position.  Details may be added or subtracted from time to time.  As needed, the manager will review this position description with the employee and determine appropriate modifications.