Design Engineer II
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Components Express
Job Title:
Design Engineer II
Location:
Woodridge, IL (On-Site)
Components Express is a trusted provider of high-quality electronic components and custom solutions. We partner with customers across industries to deliver reliable, innovative products—supported by strong technical expertise and a collaborative, customer-first culture.
Components Express is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineer II to support the development of custom cable and harness solutions. This role plays a critical part in evaluating design feasibility, developing prototypes, and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet both customer and manufacturing requirements.
This is a highly collaborative position where you’ll partner closely with sales, production, and purchasing teams—bringing designs from concept through production.
What You’ll Do- Evaluate feasibility of cable and harness assembly designs
- Develop and refine engineering solutions based on customer requirements
- Create engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Identify appropriate materials and components, including connectors, contacts, and cables
- Build prototypes and support testing requirements and procedures
- Analyze cost-benefit considerations to ensure efficient, practical solutions
- Design product packaging and create specification sheets
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, and purchasing teams to ensure smooth project execution
- Support continuous improvement in product design and manufacturability
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience designing for manufacturing environments (metal, plastics, or industrial production)
- Hands-on experience with cable and harness components (connectors, contacts, raw cable)
- Proficiency with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred or similar)
- Ability to create accurate drawings, assemblies, and documentation
- Strong understanding of engineering documentation (BOMs, test procedures, specifications)
- Proven ability to work on cross-functional technical projects
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions independently
- Opportunity to work on custom, application-driven engineering projects
- Collaborative environment with direct impact across teams
- Exposure to manufacturing, sourcing, and product development
- Growing company with strong industry relationships
- Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities
- Health insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Annual performance bonus
- Quarterly and annual incentives for SMART goal objectives
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