Job Description
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