Custom Cable Assembly Product Design Engineer

GCG

Product Design Engineer developing wire, cable, and connector products at GCG. Supporting full product design process and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design and engineering, with a strong focus on wire and cable products, including the ability to create and interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings. Proficient in managing multiple projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product EngineeringWire And Cable Product DesignEngineering DrawingsAutoCADCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Product DesignEngineering DrawingsProduct SpecificationsBills Of MaterialsQualification TestingManufacturabilityWire SizingMaterials KnowledgeCompliance StandardsTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree In Engineering

Industry Keywords

Cable EngineeringProduct QualificationSupplier ComplianceTechnical RequirementsDesign Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead assigned product design activities from initial requirements and quotation support through documentation, qualification testing, and production readiness.
Create and maintain engineering drawings, product specifications, bills of materials, purchase specifications, and related technical documentation.
Apply knowledge of wire and cable products, connectors, wire sizing, materials, and industry standards to develop practical, manufacturable product designs.
Review customer requirements and provide engineering input related to product construction, materials, compliance, testing, and manufacturability.
Communicate with customers and their engineering, quality, or reliability teams to clarify technical requirements and support design reviews and product approvals.
Maintain accurate product design, testing, qualification, regulatory, supplier, and compliance records.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical discipline.
3+ years of product engineering, design engineering, cable engineering, or closely related experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of wire and cable product design principles.
Experience creating, reviewing, or interpreting engineering drawings, product specifications, bills of materials, and other technical documentation.
Experience using AutoCAD or another computer-aided design program.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including CDHP and PPO options.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Supplemental insurance options.
Generous time off, including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and compassionate care leave.
Wellness and support programs, including employee assistance program resources, wellness incentives, and telehealth.
Additional benefits such as dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
A people-first culture that values technical expertise, collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth.