Sr. Product Engineer

Sr. Product Engineer

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees customers suppliers shareholders and communities are building better together a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities Atkore is a leading provider of electrical safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Sr. Product Engineer to be based out of Harvey IL or Hobart IN. Reporting to the Senior Manager Product Engineering (Conduit & Fittings) This role provides technical ownership for assigned product families leads engineering execution for new product development and value engineering projects and ensures engineering documentation BOMs drawings specifications and system data remain accurate standardized and aligned with manufacturing and commercial requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on highly technical engineer with strong product ownership cross-functional leadership CAD/design capability and experience supporting industrial electrical products conduit fittings or related engineered products. The role requires strong collaboration with Product Management Manufacturing Quality Sourcing Codes & Standards Sales and ERP/PDM stakeholders. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States continuously for the duration of employment without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What youll do:

• Serve as technical subject matter expert for conduit andfittingsproduct familiesprovidingengineering guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead engineering workstreams for new product development through concept design finalization prototype development validation documentation release and launch support.
• Own andmaintainaccurateCAD models drawings specifications product data and engineering documentation for assigned product lines.
• Createvalidate and maintain BOMs in alignment with Autodesk Vault/ JD Edwards manufacturing routings purchasing requirements and product specifications.
• Lead or support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) including technical evaluation documentation controlimplementationreadiness and cross-functional communication.
• Define and document Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements for drawings designs specifications and product performance expectations.
• Lead or supportrobust design review processes utilizing dFMEAand pFMEA activities with Engineering Manufacturing Quality and Operations for new products design changes and cost reduction work.
• Apply design-for-manufacturability (DFM) design-for-cost (DFC) and robust design validation principles to improve performance manufacturability quality and cost.
• Perform competitor benchmarking technical evaluation of sourced products material comparisons and feasibility assessments for new or improved product offerings.
• Partner with Product Management Sales Application Engineering Codes & Standards and customers to answer technical questions and support product positioning.
• Provide technical mentorship and work direction to Product Engineers ALDP engineers and drafting resources
• Contribute to engineering standards design governance documentation practices and product data integrity improvements across the centralized Product Engineering function.

What you bring:

• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of experience in product engineering product development design engineering manufacturing engineering or related technical product support.
• Experience with industrial electrical productsconduit fittings mechanical components fabricated product lines or related durable goods preferred.
• Strong CAD capability; experience with Autodesk tools SolidWorks AutoCAD Vault Fusion or similar design/PDM platforms preferred.
• Working knowledge of BOM structures ERP systems engineering change management and product data governance; JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Experience supporting NPD Stage Gate FMEA CTQ design validation DFM DFC and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical topics to commercial manufacturing and customer-facing teams.
• Self-starter with strong accountability analytical problem-solving ability attention to detail and commitment to standardization and continuous improvement.
• Must embrace and foster an environment that supports Atkores core values of Integrity Respect Excellence Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 months youll:

• Complete the Atkore immersion program. Learning about the Atkore business system and how we use LEAN principles in running our business.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of Atkores Conduit & Fittings portfolio including steel stainless steel aluminum fiberglass PVC-coated conduit systems fittings elbows couplings and accessories.
• Gain proficiency in engineering systems and processes including Autodesk Vault Fusion CAD tools drawing management BOM structures ERP workflows and engineering change processes.
• Build strong working relationships with Product Management Manufacturing Quality Sourcing Sales Codes & Standards Product Certification and Operations teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently support technical inquiries engineering documentation updates and cross-functional project activities.

Within 6-months youll:

• Assume technical ownership for related product families and become a primary engineering resource for product-related decisions.
• Lead or significantly contribute to New Product Development (NPD) Engineering Change Order (ECO) product rationalization cost reduction or product enhancement initiatives.
• Drive improvements in engineering documentation quality BOM accuracy drawing control and product data integrity.
• Facilitate dFMEA pFMEA CTQ design review prototyping and validation activities for assigned development projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Product Engineers ALDP engineers and other project resources when required

Within 12-months youll:

• Be recognized as the technical product owner and subject matter expert for assigned product families.
• Deliver measurable improvements in engineering efficiency BOM accuracy product standardization manufacturability and cost competitiveness.
• Successfully support product launches product revisions and strategic engineering initiatives that contribute to business growth and operational excellence.
• Influence engineering standards design governance practices and data management processes across the Product Engineering organization.
• Establish credibility with customers vendors manufacturing teams and commercial stakeholders as a trusted technical advisor.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! Were committed to creating an engaged aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our teamstrivesfor breakthrough results andstaysfocused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission strategic priorities and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $96160 - $132220. Placement in the range depends on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications relevant experience skills seniority performance shift travel requirements and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include but not limited to overtime shift differentials bonuses commissions stock and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal state or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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