Specifications Engineer

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure seeks a Specification Engineer in Pearl, MS. You will own product definitions, BOMs, and performance requirements for wire and cable products, translating customer specs into manufacturable details and testing instructions.

You will review designs, manage BOM revisions, and lead NPI initiatives while collaborating with Quality, Purchasing, and Design Engineering teams to ensure compliance and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering specifications, BOMs, and testing requirements.
• Experience in the wire and cable industry is strongly preferred; familiarity with UL/CSA/IEC/IEEE standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage BOMs, material specs, and manufacturing instructions.
• Translate designs and customer specs into manufacturable product definitions and testing instructions.
• Review and approve BOM revisions; evaluate substitutions for performance, quality, and cost.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) for new products at the Pearl facility; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Material/construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

Design software

Engineering tools

Job description

Marmon Industrial Energy and InfrastructureAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.The Specification Engineer serves as the engineering owner of product definitions, bills of materials (BOMs), and product performance requirements. This position is responsible for ensuring all products are accurately defined, properly documented, and manufactured in compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and performance expectations. Working on-site, the Specification Engineer translates approved designs, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements into manufacturable product specifications, controlled BOMs, quality requirements, and testing instructions for wire and cable products.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProduct Performance and Specification DevelopmentTranslate approved designs, customer specifications, drawings, application requirements, and industry standards into complete, accurate, and manufacturable product specifications.Apply electrical and mechanical engineering principles, including capacitance, cross-talk, resistance, shielding, dielectric behavior, and mechanical performance requirements, to evaluate cable designs and constructions.Verify that conductor, insulation, shielding, jacket materials, dimensions, tolerances, and testing requirements align with intended product performance and compliance objectives.Independently review new and revised product definitions to identify missing information, conflicting requirements, unsupported assumptions, excessive tolerance risks, and insufficient validation requirements.Bill of Materials Ownership and Change ControlCreate, calculate, verify, release, and maintain engineering BOMs, including material specifications, quantities, construction sequences, approved alternatives, and yield/scrap assumptions.Ensure all BOMs align with released designs, manufacturing instructions, purchasing specifications, quality plans, and customer or industry requirements.Review and approve BOM revisions within delegated authority, evaluating material substitutions and construction changes for performance, compliance, quality, manufacturability, cost, and validation requirements.Reject, return, or hold incomplete, unsupported, or technically risky changes and escalate fundamental design concerns to Design Engineering or Engineering Leadership as appropriate.Manufacturing Instructions and Cross-Functional SupportCreate and maintain controlled manufacturing instructions, critical dimensions, tolerances, quality checkpoints, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria.Partner with Manufacturing and Process Engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and establish approved production routes, process parameters, and scrap guidelines.Provide product definition support to Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Order Entry, Costing, Design Engineering, Application Engineering, and Product Management teams.Serve as the designated New Product Introduction (NPI) leader for all new products introduced at the Pearl facility.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly applicable wire and cable engineering experience.Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience.Experience creating, interpreting, and maintaining engineering specifications, drawings, bills of materials, product structures, controlled documentation, and testing requirements.Experience within the wire and cable industry is strongly preferred.Preferred experience with transmission lines, telecommunications cable, engineering change control processes, and applicable standards such as UL, CSA, NFPA, IEC, and IEEE.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong ability to utilize engineering calculations, professional judgment, standards, historical data, and test results to validate technical requirements and decisions.Understanding of how material selection, dimensions, and construction methods impact electrical and mechanical product performance.Ability to identify and communicate technical risks while effectively escalating unresolved concerns.Demonstrated ability to balance performance, compliance, quality, manufacturability, cost, and delivery objectives.Strong attention to detail with a commitment to revision control, documentation accuracy, traceability, and cross-functional collaboration.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.Proficiency with laboratory equipment, engineering tools, and design software.Commitment to continuous improvement and actively contributing to operational excellence initiatives.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsAbility to work for extended periods in a seated position while utilizing computers, reviewing technical documentation, and performing repetitive tasks.Ability to lift, move, and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.Ability to work collaboratively within a manufacturing environment that may involve elevated noise levels.Ability to follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the production floor.Ability to hear and participate in normal conversations and phone communications.Work EnvironmentClimate-controlled office environment.Regular exposure to a manufacturing environment with varying noise levels.Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.