product engineer South Hadley, MA

EIS Wire & Cable

Full Time South Hadley, MA 100901 - 72031 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

EIS Wire and Cable's long history of engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence has resulted in strong and lasting business relationships with customers in a wide range of diverse industries. Our customers can count on the quality, service, and attention to evolving needs that they would expect of a manufacturing partner. Today, EIS Wire and Cable Company operates a modern 125,000 sq. ft. facility based in Western Massachusetts and specializes in manufacturing a wide range of custom design and standard construction products-from single conductor hook-up wire to complex multi conductor composite cables.

We are currently looking for a qualified Product Engineer who is able to create new and maintain existing products to individual customer specifications. Will effectively interface with the customer service team, customers, product testing agencies, purchasing, quality and production teams in order to best satisfy customer needs. Establish and develop relationships with the customers. Develop new products based on sales/marketing information and industrial certifications.

Essential Functions Including, but not limited to,

Quote customers on products and work with customers to ensure they receive the best product for their needs
Writing specifications (BOMs and Routings), design for manufacturing
Maintain ERP design files daily
Maintain and adjust materials and work center costs as needed
Create customer specifications for new products
Communication with customers on product design & capability
Maintain customer cross references and drawings
Interacting with UL, CSA, MSHA on new and current approvals and develop in-depth knowledge of UL, CSA and MSHA
Communicate with suppliers on material capabilities
Designing and test/troubleshoot new product lines
Control of Engineering Change Notice process
Develop and Improve processes throughout the plant
Occasional travel may be required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which does require the use of personal protective equipment including safety glasses with side shields, steel toe shoes, and mandatory hearing protection.

Travel Anticipated travel requirements are <5%.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and four to six years’ related experience or training.
Prior experience with Cablebuilder and MS Access software will be a strong plus.
Experience in interfacing with UL, CSA and MSHA agencies.
Six sigma and/or lean manufacturing exposure.

The EIS premier benefits package includes: