Design Engineer I: Prototyping, CAD & Cross-Functional

Minnesota Wire & Cable Company; Town of Union (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Wire & Cable Company seeks a Design Engineer I to design and implement new products that meet customer expectations. You will lead project design efforts with concurrent engineering alongside Process Engineering and R&D teams, and address customer requests.

Prototyping, documentation to ASME Y14.5M, and manufacturing process support are key elements of this role. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in design engineering, an associate degree in engineering (certificate preferred), and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of demonstrated aptitude in Design Engineering.
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering; certificate program preferred or equivalent experience.
• Significant trust and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions; external contacts with customers/vendors.
• Strong communication, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge/experience in wire & cable industry; proficient MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts on a project-by-project basis with concurrent engineering.
• Interface with Process Engineering, R&D and customers to address requests and sustain quality.
• Identify new technologies/materials to improve technical footprint and reduce costs.
• Consolidate common parts/materials for purchasing leverage and quotes.
• Provide manufacturability-focused design solutions and prototypes; document per ASME Y14.5M.
• Meet delivery dates for released products, samples, and prototypes; ensure compliance.
• Support manufacturing process development and continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Ethical behavior

Execution of strategy

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Engineering certificate program (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Minnesota Wire & Cable Company seeks a Design Engineer I to design and implement new products that meet customer expectations. You will lead project design efforts with concurrent engineering alongside Process Engineering and R&D teams, and address customer requests.

Prototyping, documentation to ASME Y14.5M, and manufacturing process support are key elements of this role. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in design engineering, an associate degree in engineering (certificate preferred), and