The Role
Designs and develops custom cable and harness solutions from concept through production. Responsibilities include feasibility evaluation, engineering drawings, BOMs, component selection, prototyping, testing support, packaging design, cost analysis, and manufacturing documentation. The role collaborates with sales, production, and purchasing teams while supporting design-for-manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Company Name: Components Express
Job Title: Design Engineer II
Location: Woodridge, IL (On-Site)
About Components Express
Components Express is a trusted provider of high-quality electronic components and custom solutions. We partner with customers across industries to deliver reliable, innovative products—supported by strong technical expertise and a collaborative, customer-first culture.
Components Express is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineer II to support the development of custom cable and harness solutions. This role plays a critical part in evaluating design feasibility, developing prototypes, and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet both customer and manufacturing requirements.
This is a highly collaborative position where you’ll partner closely with sales, production, and purchasing teams—bringing designs from concept through production.
What You’ll Do
Why Join Components Express?
Our Total Rewards
Job Title: Design Engineer II
Location: Woodridge, IL (On-Site)
About Components Express
Components Express is a trusted provider of high-quality electronic components and custom solutions. We partner with customers across industries to deliver reliable, innovative products—supported by strong technical expertise and a collaborative, customer-first culture.
Components Express is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineer II to support the development of custom cable and harness solutions. This role plays a critical part in evaluating design feasibility, developing prototypes, and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet both customer and manufacturing requirements.
This is a highly collaborative position where you’ll partner closely with sales, production, and purchasing teams—bringing designs from concept through production.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate feasibility of cable and harness assembly designs
- Develop and refine engineering solutions based on customer requirements
- Create engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Identify appropriate materials and components, including connectors, contacts, and cables
- Build prototypes and support testing requirements and procedures
- Analyze cost-benefit considerations to ensure efficient, practical solutions
- Design product packaging and create specification sheets
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, and purchasing teams to ensure smooth project execution
- Support continuous improvement in product design and manufacturability
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience designing for manufacturing environments (metal, plastics, or industrial production)
- Hands-on experience with cable and harness components (connectors, contacts, raw cable)
- Proficiency with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred or similar)
- Ability to create accurate drawings, assemblies, and documentation
- Strong understanding of engineering documentation (BOMs, test procedures, specifications)
- Proven ability to work on cross-functional technical projects
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions independently
Why Join Components Express?
- Opportunity to work on custom, application-driven engineering projects
- Collaborative environment with direct impact across teams
- Exposure to manufacturing, sourcing, and product development
- Growing company with strong industry relationships
- Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities
Our Total Rewards
- Health insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Annual performance bonus
- Quarterly and annual incentives for SMART goal objectives
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience designing for manufacturing environments involving metal, plastics, or industrial production
- Hands-on experience with cable and harness components, including connectors, contacts, and raw cable
- Proficiency with CAD tools
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software
- Ability to create accurate engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and documentation
- Strong understanding of BOMs, test procedures, and specifications
- Proven ability to work on cross-functional technical projects
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions independently
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