Position Summary
The New Product Development Engineer supports the development, qualification, and commercialization of innovative wire and cable products. Working across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Procurement, and Commercial teams, this role leads and supports product design, prototype development, laboratory testing, certification activities, manufacturing trials, and continuous product improvement. The position combines hands-on engineering work with data analysis, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver products that meet performance, regulatory, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities
· Design and develop new cable products, materials, and component technologies.
· Support full product development lifecycle including concept development, design calculations, prototyping, qualification testing, certification, industrialization, and launch.
· Plan, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments while maintaining ISO 17025 testing practices.
· Prepare technical reports, engineering specifications, drawings, qualification summaries, and test plans.
· Apply structured problem-solving, root-cause analysis, statistical methods, and DOE techniques.
· Collaborate with manufacturing teams to execute plant trials and improve product/process performance.
· Support UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE, ASTM and other certification and compliance activities.
· Evaluate new materials, compounds, and components for performance, processability, and cost effectiveness.
· Participate in product improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
· Communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and qualification readiness to stakeholders.
· Support innovation initiatives and identify opportunities for intellectual property development.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
· Ability to analyze test data and translate results into engineering recommendations.
· Effective written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in wire and cable, polymers, extrusion, materials engineering, or industrial manufacturing.
· Knowledge of UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE, ASTM, ISO, RoHS, and related standards.
· Experience supporting prototype builds, manufacturing trials, and product qualification programs.
· Familiarity with laboratory testing environments and certification processes.
· Working knowledge of engineering change management and product lifecycle processes.
Core Competencies
· Product Development & Innovation
· Experimental Design and Validation
· Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Data Analysis & Statistical Methods
· Technical Communication
· Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization
· Safety, Quality & Compliance Focus
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