Product Engineer

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary role of Product Engineer III is to provide technical support and engineering expertise for product specifications, product development, standard bills of materials (BOMs) and costs, industry standards, and part number management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, review, and maintain standard bills of materials used to support customer requests for quotation and standard costing.
• Utilize cable design and BOM systems, including CableBuilder, to develop and maintain accurate product information.
• Prepare and support annual standard BOM updates used to establish frozen cost standards in coordination with Finance.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical/design specifications to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and customer product requirements.
• Support the creation and maintenance of finished goods, raw material, and WIP part numbers in accordance with established processes.
• Provide engineering support and technical input for new product development and product improvement projects.
• Monitor and maintain knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ICEA, Telcordia, and UL, and provide technical input as needed.
• Support data collection and documentation processes related to compliance with applicable Buy American requirements for Superior Essex products.
• Review requests for quotation and provide technical input, product information, and recommendations as needed.
• Provide second-level technical support to Sales and other internal teams regarding product specifications, design, performance, and application requirements.
• Communicate directly with customers as needed to clarify technical requirements, resolve product-related questions, and support customer needs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities, Quality, Operations, Sales, and other functional areas to troubleshoot product and design issues and identify appropriate solutions.
• Participate in plant visits, customer meetings, industry standards meetings, and other business travel as required.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, product data, specifications, and related records.
• Identify opportunities to improve product designs, engineering processes, data accuracy, and overall product support.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply logical and analytical thinking to solve technical problems.
• Strong understanding of cable manufacturing, product design, and applicable industry performance standards.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, industry standards, drawings, and product requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical and product data.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or significant equivalent work experience in a technical position within the wire and cable industry.
• Experience in wire and cable manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with the communications cable industry or a related technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with standard bills of materials, product costing, and product specifications preferred.
• Experience supporting product development, engineering, manufacturing, or technical customer support preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

None required.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with cable design software, preferably CableBuilder.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize engineering, product data, and other company-specific software systems.