Cable & Harness Design Engineer II

Components Express Inc; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Annual performance bonus

Quarterly incentives

Annual incentives

Job summary

Components Express Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer II to drive the development of custom cable and harness solutions on-site in Woodridge, IL. You’ll evaluate design feasibility, create drawings and BOMs, prototype, and collaborate with sales, production, and purchasing to bring concepts to production.

We value hands-on CAD work, manufacturing-focused design, and clear documentation, with opportunities to influence cost, manufacturability, and product packaging throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate feasibility of cable and harness assembly designs
• Develop and refine engineering solutions based on customer requirements
• Create engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and 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

Skills

CAD proficiency

Cable & harness design

Drawings & BOMs

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Components Express Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer II to drive the development of custom cable and harness solutions on-site in Woodridge, IL. You’ll evaluate design feasibility, create drawings and BOMs, prototype, and collaborate with sales, production, and purchasing to bring concepts to production.

We value hands-on CAD work, manufacturing-focused design, and clear documentation, with opportunities to influence cost, manufacturability, and product packaging throughout the project lifecycle.