Product Engineer

Company Overview Join us at Hexatronic Rochester Cable, a leading global cable manufacturing facility based in Culpeper, Virginia where we specialize in designing, developing, and constructing tailor-made cables engineered to excel in demanding applications and extreme environments. From enabling deep-sea exploration to empowering mining operations and oil drilling ventures, our innovative cables propel our customers towards their objectives. By joining us, you will not only broaden your horizons but also make a meaningful impact on a global scale. Apply now and embark on a journey to shape the future with us. Job Description 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. Essential Job Functions 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 their efforts to assist customers 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. Requirements Please note: This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), as such, 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 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 Work Environment/Physical Demands: The work environment and physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. The work setting is a combination of office and the manufacturing plant environment. The manufacturing plant environment requires the use of personal protective equipment including steel toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection. Manufacturing areas may be affected by outside temperature and machining. The physical demands represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to: sit, kneel, crouch, stoop, stand, walk, climb ramps and/or stairs at various times throughout the day; read work with a computer and keyboard; hear; understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g. machinery, sirens and alarms); speak to express or exchange ideas, impart oral information to include instructions; vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Basic Life and AD&D Additional Life Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability About Hexatronic Rochester Cable, Inc. Since its founding in 1794 as a manufacturer of ropes, Hexatronic Rochester Cable has evolved to become a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke electro-optical cables designed to operate in the harshest of environments for a vast array of applications. At our location in Culpeper, VA, we design and build highly engineered cables to meet specific application requirements for demanding industries such as oil and gas exploration, production, oceanographic, defense, and subsea applications. The acquisition of Rochester Cable by Hexatronic has uniquely positioned our company for growth. For more information on the Rochester Cable or the Hexatronic Group please visit and

Created: 2024-10-20