Fabricated Product Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WireCo is seeking a Fabricated Product Engineer to lead development, modification, qualification, and lifecycle management of fabricated products and related manufacturing processes. You will work across Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include design, prototyping, testing, qualification, and process development, with hard requirements for root-cause analysis, documentation, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant engineering experience, or at least three years of relevant engineering experience with a related postgraduate degree. August 2026
• Experience developing, improving, or supporting fabricated, assembled, or manufactured products.
• Experience with product design, prototyping, testing, validation, qualification, and product lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, tolerances, and process documentation.
• Demonstrated experience investigating product or process failures, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and to work across functions.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs; willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, modification, qualification, and implementation of crane fabricated products and related manufacturing processes.
• Deliver new and improved products in alignment with WireCo’s strategic plan, product roadmaps, and end-market strategies.
• Manage engineering activities through WireCo’s stage-gate or product development processes to identify, mitigate, and manage risks.
• Translate requirements into product specifications, engineering designs, drawings, BOMs, and process requirements.
• Develop and evaluate fabricated product designs involving wire rope assemblies, end terminations, fittings, attachments, and coatings.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to validate product performance and manufacturability.
• Develop prototypes, test plans, inspection criteria, and validation protocols.
• Coordinate laboratory, field, and production testing; analyze results; and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical oversight for tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing process requirements.
• Support transfer of new products from development into full-scale production.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to improve quality, capability, throughput, and cost.
• Investigate issues using root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Establish and promote engineering standards, testing protocols, and data-analysis methods.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, and related documentation.
• Support cost-reduction, value-engineering, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate raw materials, components, suppliers, and manufacturing technologies.
• Provide technical support to customers and sales teams regarding product capabilities and applications.
• Participate in customer meetings, field evaluations, and technical training as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Engineering software

ERP systems

Product-data systems

Job description

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world.

WireCo® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wages plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

The Fabricated Product Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the development, improvement, industrialization, and lifecycle management of WireCo’s fabricated products and related manufacturing processes. This position works cross-functionally with Product Management, Commercial, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Research and Development, and other engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective product solutions.

The Fabricated Product Engineer executes technical roadmaps for new and existing wire rope products, fabricated products, including product design, material selection, prototyping, tooling and equipment requirements, manufacturing process development, testing, qualification, implementation, and ongoing product support. The role translates customer requirements, industry standards, product performance expectations, and manufacturing capabilities into practical engineered solutions.

Using a deep understanding of WireCo products, fabrication methods, manufacturing processes, customer applications, and evolving industry needs, this position provides technical leadership and support to Principal Engineers, manufacturing facilities, commercial teams, suppliers, and customers.

The Fabricated Product Engineer must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development, modification, qualification, and implementation of crane fabricated products and related manufacturing processes.
• Deliver new and improved products in alignment with WireCo’s strategic plan, product roadmaps, and end-market strategies.
• Manage engineering activities through WireCo’s stage-gate or product development processes to identify, mitigate, and manage technical, manufacturing, quality, cost, and schedule risks.
• Translate customer requirements, application needs, industry standards, and manufacturing capabilities into product specifications, engineering designs, drawings, bills of material, and process requirements.
• Develop and evaluate fabricated product designs involving components such as wire rope assemblies, end terminations, fittings, attachments, hardware, coatings, and other value-added product configurations.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to validate product performance, design integrity, manufacturability, safety, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Develop prototypes, test plans, inspection criteria, and validation protocols for new and modified products.
• Coordinate laboratory, field, and production testing; analyze results; document conclusions; and recommend design or process improvements.
• Provide technical oversight for tooling, fixtures, equipment, work instructions, routing, and manufacturing process requirements associated with fabricated products.
• Support the transfer of new products and processes from development into full-scale production.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to improve product quality, process capability, throughput, safety, cost, and consistency.
• Investigate product, process, and field-performance issues using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methods.
• Identify and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness.
• Establish and promote sound engineering standards, design practices, testing protocols, documentation requirements, and data-analysis methods.
• Create, review, and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports, bills of material, product master data, and related technical documentation.
• Support product cost-reduction, value-engineering, standardization, material-substitution, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate raw materials, components, suppliers, and manufacturing technologies to ensure they meet technical, quality, and performance requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers and commercial teams regarding product selection, product capabilities, applications, installation, use, troubleshooting, and performance.
• Participate in customer meetings, field evaluations, product demonstrations, and technical training as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of advancements, innovations, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and competitive developments related to fabricated products and their applications.
• Represent WireCo, as assigned, on industry boards, councils, standards committees, technical working groups, and at conferences.
• Cultivate effective working relationships with raw-material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, external customers, commercial team members, operators, manufacturing leaders, Quality, Supply Chain and other engineering groups.
• Support intellectual-property activities by documenting inventions, protecting confidential technical information, and assisting with patent or trade-secret reviews when applicable.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and priorities while meeting established technical, cost, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least five years of relevant engineering experience, or at least three years of relevant engineering experience with a related postgraduate degree. August 2026
• Experience developing, improving, or supporting fabricated, assembled, or manufactured products.
• Experience with product design, prototyping, testing, validation, qualification, and product lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, tolerances, and process documentation.
• Demonstrated experience investigating product or process failures, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to analyze test and manufacturing data and make sound, evidence-based engineering recommendations.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative, and multi-site environment.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, ERP or product-data systems, and laboratory or testing equipment routinely used in an engineering environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
• Ability and willingness to travel to WireCo facilities, suppliers, customer locations, and industry events as business needs require.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with wire rope, cable, rigging assemblies, lifting products, fabricated metal products, or related industrial applications.
• Experience with fabrication processes such as cutting, swaging, socketing, splicing, welding, machining, forming, coating, assembly, or proof-load testing.
• Experience using computer-aided design software and engineering drawing-management systems.
• Experience with finite element analysis, statistical analysis, design of experiments, or other engineering-analysis tools.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, regulatory requirements, and product-testing standards.
• Experience with project management, intellectual-property management, engineering change management, or master-data management.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or formal problem-solving certification.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified quality management system.
• Experience with project management, intellectual property management, master data management, and/or Six Sigma certification.

Additional Information

Tools, Systems and Equipment

• Standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, telephones, and multifunction copier.
• Engineering software, ERP systems, product-data systems, and document-control systems
• Laboratory, measurement, inspection, fabrication, and product-testing equipment.
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a post-offer background check. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability