Fabricated Product Engineer - Lead Design & Lifecycle

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 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