Sr. Product Engineer

Atkore International; Harvey, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Sr. Product Engineer to reside in Harvey, IL or Hobart, IN.

You will own product families, lead development and value engineering, and ensure CAD models, BOMs, drawings, and specifications are accurate and aligned with manufacturing and commercial needs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product engineering and strong CAD skills with experience in conduit/fittings or related durable goods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in product engineering, development, or related field.
• Experience with conduit, fittings, or durable goods.
• Strong CAD capability (Autodesk tools; SolidWorks/AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of BOM structures and ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Experience with NPD, FMEA, CTQ, DFM/DFC and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional technical projects and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter with accountability and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for conduit and fittings product families and provide engineering guidance to stakeholders.
• Lead engineering workstreams for new product development from concept to launch.
• Own and maintain CAD models, drawings, specs, and product data.
• Create and maintain BOMs aligned with Vault, JD Edwards, routings, and purchasing requirements.
• Lead or support ECOs with cross‑functional communication and documentation control.
• Define and document CTQ requirements for drawings and product performance.
• Lead DFMEA/pFMEA activities for new products and cost reduction.
• Apply DFM/DFC principles to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Perform benchmarking and supplier evaluations for new or improved offerings.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Applications, and customers for technical questions.
• Provide mentorship to Product Engineers and drafting resources.
• Contribute to engineering standards and data governance.

Skills

Product ownership

Cross-functional leadership

CAD capability

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

JD Edwards

Job description

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Sr. Product Engineer to be based out of Harvey, IL or Hobart, IN. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Product Engineering (Conduit & Fittings), This role provides technical ownership for assigned product families, leads engineering execution for new product development and value engineering projects, and ensures engineering documentation, BOMs, drawings, specifications, and system data remain accurate, standardized, and aligned with manufacturing and commercial requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, highly technical engineer with strong product ownership, cross‑functional leadership, CAD/design capability, and experience supporting industrial electrical products, conduit, fittings, or related engineered products. The role requires strong collaboration with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Codes & Standards, Sales, and ERP/PDM stakeholders. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States continuously for the duration of employment without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as technical subject matter expert for conduit and fittings product families, providing engineering guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead engineering workstreams for new product development through concept, design finalization, prototype development, validation, documentation release, and launch support.
• Own and maintain accurate CAD models, drawings, specifications, product data, and engineering documentation for assigned product lines.
• Create, validate, and maintain BOMs in alignment with Autodesk Vault, JD Edwards, manufacturing routings, purchasing requirements, and product specifications.
• Lead or support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including technical evaluation, documentation control, implementation readiness, and cross‑functional communication.
• Define and document Critical‑to‑Quality (CTQ) requirements for drawings, designs, specifications, and product performance expectations.
• Lead or support robust design review processes utilizing dFMEA and pFMEA activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations for new products, design changes, and cost reduction work.
• Apply design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM), design‑for‑cost (DFC), and robust design validation principles to improve performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Perform competitor benchmarking, technical evaluation of sourced products, material comparisons, and feasibility assessments for new or improved product offerings.
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Application Engineering, Codes & Standards, and customers to answer technical questions and support product positioning.
• Provide technical mentorship and work direction to Product Engineers, ALDP engineers, and drafting resources.
• Contribute to engineering standards, design governance, documentation practices, and product data integrity improvements across the centralized Product Engineering function.

What you bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering,
• 5+ years of experience in product engineering, product development, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related technical product support.
• Experience with industrial electrical products, conduit, fittings, mechanical components, fabricated product lines, or related durable goods preferred.
• Strong CAD capability; experience with Autodesk tools, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Vault, Fusion, or similar design/PDM platforms preferred.
• Working knowledge of BOM structures, ERP systems, engineering change management, and product data governance; JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Experience supporting NPD, Stage Gate, FMEA, CTQ, design validation, DFM, DFC, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional technical projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics to commercial, manufacturing, and customer‑facing teams.
• Self‑starter with strong accountability, analytical problem‑solving ability, attention to detail, and commitment to standardization and continuous improvement.
• Must embrace and foster an environment that supports Atkore’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete the Atkore immersion program. Learning about the Atkore business system and how we use LEAN principles in running our business.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of Atkore's Conduit & Fittings portfolio, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, PVC‑coated conduit systems, fittings, elbows, couplings, and accessories.
• Gain proficiency in engineering systems and processes including Autodesk Vault, Fusion, CAD tools, drawing management, BOM structures, ERP workflows, and engineering change processes.
• Build strong working relationships with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Sales, Codes & Standards, Product Certification, and Operations teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently support technical inquiries, engineering documentation updates, and cross‑functional project activities.

Within 6-months, you’ll:

• Assume technical ownership for related product families and become a primary engineering resource for product‑related decisions.
• Lead or significantly contribute to New Product Development (NPD), Engineering Change Order (ECO), product rationalization, cost reduction, or product enhancement initiatives.
• Drive improvements in engineering documentation quality, BOM accuracy, drawing control, and product data integrity.
• Facilitate dFMEA, pFMEA, CTQ, design review, prototyping, and validation activities for assigned development projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Product Engineers, ALDP engineers, and other project resources when required.

Within 12-months, you’ll:

• Be recognized as the technical product owner and subject matter expert for assigned product families.
• Deliver measurable improvements in engineering efficiency, BOM accuracy, product standardization, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
• Successfully support product launches, product revisions, and strategic engineering initiatives that contribute to business growth and operational excellence.
• Influence engineering standards, design governance practices, and data management processes across the Product Engineering organization.
• Establish credibility with customers, vendors, manufacturing teams, and commercial stakeholders as a trusted technical advisor.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $ 96,160 - $132,220 . Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

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