Design Engineer II

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

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• Evaluate feasibility of cable and harness assembly designs
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• Develop and refine engineering solutions based on customer requirements
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• Create engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs)
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• Identify appropriate materials and components, including connectors, contacts, and cables
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• Build prototypes and support testing requirements and procedures
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• Analyze cost-benefit considerations to ensure efficient, practical solutions
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• Design product packaging and create specification sheets
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• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, and purchasing teams to ensure smooth project execution
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• Support continuous improvement in product design and manufacturability
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What We’re Looking For

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• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
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• Experience designing for manufacturing environments (metal, plastics, or industrial production)
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• Hands-on experience with cable and harness components (connectors, contacts, raw cable)
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• Proficiency with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred or similar)
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• Ability to create accurate drawings, assemblies, and documentation
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• Strong understanding of engineering documentation (BOMs, test procedures, specifications)
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• Proven ability to work on cross-functional technical projects
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions independently
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Why Join Components Express?

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• Opportunity to work on custom, application-driven engineering projects
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• Collaborative environment with direct impact across teams
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• Exposure to manufacturing, sourcing, and product development
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• Growing company with strong industry relationships
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• Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities
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Our Total Rewards

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• Health insurance
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• Dental and Vision insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
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• 401(k) with company match
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• Paid sick leave and vacation time
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• Annual performance bonus
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• Quarterly and annual incentives for SMART goal objectives
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