Product Engineer

Overview

1533 Crescent Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006, USA. Shape your future at IEWC! As an employee-owner, you will be a valued team member, contributing to something bigger and gaining skills that will set your career up for hypergrowth. 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, candidates would start toward the end of August, but we are flexible with the start date.

• 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, and 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.

Note:

The following statements reflect the essential job functions and may be updated. If you are unable to perform these essential duties, contact Human Resources for guidance on reasonable accommodations under ADA requirements.

• Education and/or
  
  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.
• Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations: A valid driver's license.
• Reasoning Ability: 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.
• Computer Applications
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with or willingness to learn SAP MRP; ability to work in a Windows environment and with standard business applications. Working knowledge of MS Excel; exposure to MS Access is a plus.

• Movement:
  Frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel; regularly sit and talk or hear; occasionally stand and walk; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Vision:
  Close and distance vision; ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  Occasionally in a Distribution Center or manufacturing environment, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and noise; occasional risk of electrical shock.
• Travel:
  Occasionally required to travel for work.
• Reasonable accommodation:
  May be provided to enable performance of essential functions.

The above statements reflect the general framework of the position. Details may be updated from time to time. Manager will review this position description with the employee and determine appropriate modifications.