Product Engineer: CAD, BOM & NPD Specialist

Atkore; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Product Engineer to be based out of Harvey, IL or Hobart, IN. You will support CAD design, 3D modeling, drawing creation and BOM development for conduit and fittings, plus maintain engineering documentation and data accuracy.

The ideal candidate is an early-career mechanical engineer with 1–3 years of experience, strong attention to detail, collaboration skills, and interest in product development, data governance, cost reduction and manufacturing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, manufacturing support, or related internship/co-op experience preferred.
• CAD aptitude and willingness to develop strong skills in Autodesk tools, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Vault, Fusion, or similar design/PDM platforms.
• Foundational understanding of BOMs, engineering drawings, product specifications, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation.
• Interest in new product development, Stage Gate processes, FMEA, CTQ, design validation, DFM, DFC, and cost reduction practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate product data, drawing quality, and documentation control.
• Self-starter who is organized, analytical, curious, accountable, and comfortable learning new systems and product lines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support CAD design, 3D modeling, drawing creation and updates for conduit and fittings product families.
• Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation for new and existing products, including drawings and specifications.
• Assist with BOM creation, validation, cleanup in JD Edwards.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by preparing documentation, evaluating technical impacts, coordinating approvals, and assisting with implementation follow-up.
• Assist Senior Product Engineers with new product development activities through concept evaluation, prototype support, design refinement, validation planning, and launch readiness.
• Participate in robust design review processes utilizing dfMEA and pfMEA activities by gathering product information, documenting risks, tracking actions, and helping align inputs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-driven

Collaborative

Product design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Vault

Fusion

Job description

Atkore is seeking a Product Engineer to be based out of Harvey, IL or Hobart, IN. You will support CAD design, 3D modeling, drawing creation and BOM development for conduit and fittings, plus maintain engineering documentation and data accuracy.

The ideal candidate is an early-career mechanical engineer with 1–3 years of experience, strong attention to detail, collaboration skills, and interest in product development, data governance, cost reduction and manufacturing support.