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Laborup

Product Design Engineer

Laborup, Maryville, Tennessee, United States, 37803

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Overview We are seeking a detail-driven and collaborative Product Design Engineer to help drive the design, documentation, and manufacturing success of our precision-engineered commutators and slip rings. In this role, you’ll serve as a vital link between customer needs and internal manufacturing capabilities, developing custom part designs, supporting production workflows, and leading continuous improvement efforts across the full product lifecycle.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced engineering environment ideal for professionals who enjoy low‑volume, high‑skill custom product work. You’ll collaborate with machinists, production leads, and quality engineers to ensure every component meets rigorous technical standards while remaining manufacturable and cost‑effective.

Engineers who thrive at here bring a strong sense of craftsmanship, a passion for solving real‑world manufacturing challenges, and a collaborative mindset rooted in communication and mutual respect.

Compensation

120k- 150k

M-F schedule

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision (almost entirely company paid for)

401 with matching

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Responsibilities Custom Product Design

Develop detailed part and assembly drawings for commutator products using CAD software (AutoCAD or equivalent)

Interpret customer specifications, internal design rules, and industry standards to create manufacturable designs

Apply appropriate tolerances and GD&T callouts to ensure precision and quality

Customer-Facing Engineering

Support Sales and Customer Service during quoting, design reviews, and technical conversations

Recommend design changes or alternatives to improve manufacturability, performance, or cost-effectiveness

Participate in customer calls and contribute to building ICC’s reputation for technical excellence and responsiveness

Manufacturing & Process Support

Partner with production and machining teams to troubleshoot issues and implement design updates

Collaborate cross-functionally to address and resolve production challenges as parts move through the manufacturing process

Implement corrective actions and engineering changes based on shop floor feedback

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and project documentation

Support root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations

Contribute to the development of internal design guidelines and standards

Qualifications Required

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

4+ years of experience in a product or manufacturing engineering environment

Strong proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks and AutoCAD)

Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and applying tolerances

Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and documentation skills

Preferred

Experience with rotating equipment, motors, or commutator-based products

Exposure to precision machining, fabrication, and low-volume custom manufacturing

Familiarity with ERP systems and BOM/routing management

Background in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision (almost entirely company paid for)

401 with matching

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

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