Design Engineer I

Socket.dev; Macedonia (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TPC Wire & Cable Corp. is seeking a Design Engineer I to rapidly scope and design customized cable assemblies.

You will produce AutoCAD drawings, create a complete bill of materials, source components, and provide real-time support to production teams, building a foundation in engineering, product development, and manufacturing support. This hands-on role offers exposure across engineering, sourcing, product management, production, and commercial functions, with opportunities to grow into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency with CAD-CAM software; 2D & 3D design.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work in a team.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products with a focus on connectorized solutions, production capabilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate component sourcing with suppliers and internal resources in purchasing and production.
• Maintain product specifications, compliance and regulatory requirements for all products.
• Prepare cost estimates by studying blueprints, plans and related customer documents.
• Rapidly and accurately design basic AutoCAD drawings and work instructions.
• Create part records within the Epicor ERP system.
• Respond to questions from Product Management, Sourcing and Production.
• Participate in internal R&D projects to develop new products and capabilities.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

2D & 3D design

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Epicor ERP

Job description

Description

The Design Engineer I rapidly scopes and designs customized cable assemblies. Skills required are producing AutoCAD drawings, creating a complete bill of materials, sourcing components and providing real-time support to production teams. This role is well suited for a candidate who is extremely detail-oriented, responsive, and eager to build a foundation in engineering, product development, and manufacturing support.

This position offers hands‑on exposure to engineering, sourcing, product management, production, and commercial functions, with the opportunity to develop technical skills and grow into expanded responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Work with Technical Sales Engineers on market analysis of competing products to determine and establish customer needs and catalogue requirements.
• Respond to customer, distributor and intermediary questions during quoting.
• Design and develop products with a focus on connectorized solutions, production capabilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate component sourcing with suppliers and internal resources in purchasing and production.
• Maintain product specifications, compliance and regulatory requirements for all products.
• Prepare cost estimates by studying blueprints, plans and related customer documents, consulting with engineers, managers, and other personnel.
• Rapidly and accurately design basic AutoCAD drawings and work instructions.
• Create part records within the Epicor ERP system.
• Respond to questions from the Product Management, Sourcing and Production departments.
• Participate in internal R&D projects to develop new products and capabilities.

Key Competencies

• Bias for action
• Applied problem solving
• Continuous Improvement

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent working experience.
• Proficiency with CAD-CAM software and related programs. Both 2D & 3D Preferred.
• Strong organizational and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work as a team.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position with standard office hours.
• Flexibility may be required to support business needs
• This position is eligible for Hybrid work

TPC Wire & Cable Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.