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
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision (almost entirely company paid for)401 with matchingShort and long term disabilityLife insuranceTuition reimbursementPTOResponsibilities
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 designsApply appropriate tolerances and GD&T callouts to ensure precision and qualityCustomer-Facing Engineering
Support Sales and Customer Service during quoting, design reviews, and technical conversationsRecommend design changes or alternatives to improve manufacturability, performance, or cost-effectivenessParticipate in customer calls and contribute to building ICC’s reputation for technical excellence and responsivenessManufacturing & Process Support
Partner with production and machining teams to troubleshoot issues and implement design updatesCollaborate cross-functionally to address and resolve production challenges as parts move through the manufacturing processImplement corrective actions and engineering changes based on shop floor feedbackDocumentation & Continuous Improvement
Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and project documentationSupport root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operationsContribute to the development of internal design guidelines and standardsRequirements
Qualifications
Required
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field4+ years of experience in a product or manufacturing engineering environmentStrong proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks and AutoCAD)Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and applying tolerancesExcellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skillsPreferred
Experience with rotating equipment, motors, or commutator-based productsExposure to precision machining, fabrication, and low-volume custom manufacturingFamiliarity with ERP systems and BOM / routing managementBackground in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practicesBenefits
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision (almost entirely company paid for)401 with matchingShort and long term disabilityLife insuranceTuition reimbursementPTO