Design Engineer II
Woodridge, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Design Engineer II
Location: Woodridge IL (On-Site)
About Components Express
Components Express is a trusted provider of high-quality electronic components and custom solutions. We partner with customers across industries to deliver reliable innovative productssupported by strong technical expertise and a collaborative customer-first culture.
Components Express is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineer II to support the development of custom cable and harness solutions. This role plays a critical part in evaluating design feasibility developing prototypes and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet both customer and manufacturing requirements.
This is a highly collaborative position where youll partner closely with sales production and purchasing teamsbringing designs from concept through production.
What Youll Do
- Evaluate feasibility of cable and harness assembly designs
- Develop and refine engineering solutions based on customer requirements
- Create engineering drawings assembly drawings and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Identify appropriate materials and components including connectors contacts and cables
- Build prototypes and support testing requirements and procedures
- Analyze cost-benefit considerations to ensure efficient practical solutions
- Design product packaging and create specification sheets
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales production and purchasing teams to ensure smooth project execution
- Support continuous improvement in product design and manufacturability
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience designing for manufacturing environments (metal plastics or industrial production)
- Hands-on experience with cable and harness components (connectors contacts raw cable)
- Proficiency with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred or similar)
- Ability to create accurate drawings assemblies and documentation
- Strong understanding of engineering documentation (BOMs test procedures specifications)
- Proven ability to work on cross-functional technical projects
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions independently
Why Join Components Express
- Opportunity to work on custom application-driven engineering projects
- Collaborative environment with direct impact across teams
- Exposure to manufacturing sourcing and product development
- Growing company with strong industry relationships
- Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities
Our Total Rewards
- Health insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Annual performance bonus
- Quarterly and annual incentives for SMART goal objectives
We Make it Easy
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As one of the largest employer associations in the nation MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services information education and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.
We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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