Design Engineer I

TPC Wire & Cable Corp.; Macedonia, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 BOM, source components, and provide real-time production support.

This role offers exposure to engineering, sourcing, product development, and manufacturing support. You will collaborate with Technical Sales Engineers, respond to quotes, and help develop new products while maintaining specifications and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with Technical Sales Engineers on market analysis to determine 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 and related documents, consulting with engineers and managers.
• 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 departments.
• Participate in internal R&D projects to develop new products and capabilities.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

2D & 3D drafting

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

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.