Product Engineer

Hexatronic Rochester Cable; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexatronic Rochester Cable is seeking a Product Engineer located in Culpeper, VA to design and improve products to meet customer objectives effectively. This role emphasizes collaboration with Project Management, Sales, and quality teams to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate must hold a B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. Experience with CAD and Microsoft Office is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• This position is subject to ITAR/EAR requirements; U.S. citizenship or residency is required.
• A B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Interact with teams for design and project support.
• Design and cost cable assemblies addressing various requirements.
• Develop engineering documentation supporting product lifecycle.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to revise product designs.
• Ensure compliance with technical requirements and standards.

Skills

CAD

Microsoft Office

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Culpeper, VA 22701
Job Type: Full Time
Travel: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Process Engineering

Role Overview

The Product Engineer utilizes engineering concepts to design, improve, and revise existing products to meet customer objectives and the Product Management portfolio. The Product Engineer reports to the Product Engineering Manager and works closely with Project Management, Sales, customers, and engineers. The Product Engineer is responsible for designs throughout the life cycle of the product to include all engineering documentation and sustainment activities.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Project Management, Sales, and customers for design, development, and project support.
• Design and cost cable assemblies including but not limited to material selection, optical requirements, electrical requirements, mechanical requirements, manufacturability, and testing.
• Develop Bills of Materials, routings, engineering and material specifications.
• Improve and revise product designs, coordinate changes across multiple departments.
• Support the Business Office in resolving application problems with new and modified designs.
• Create and revise engineering specifications and documentation in support of product development and sustainment.
• Assist other Product Engineers and/or lead projects with varying degrees of complexity within Product Engineering in support of strategic goals, NPI, and customers.
• Coordinate with the Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to align testing requirements, machine capabilities, design specifications, and communicate engineering changes and material needs.
• Act in compliance with industry and company technical requirements, standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• This position is subject to the requirements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. person defined as a citizen, national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.
• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Software Experience; CAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; good presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with little direction.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with keen attention to detail and follow‑through.