Cicoil Product Development Engineer

FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Engineering SUPERVISOR: Engineering Manager DIRECT REPORTS: None Position Summary The Product Development Engineer at Cicoil is a key technical resource responsible for driving new product development from initial customer inquiry through design, validation, and handoff to manufacturing. This role serves as the primary engineering interface with customers and the outside sales team, providing expert technical solutions for custom cable and flat cable assembly applications across aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Working within Cicoil's structured New Product Introduction (NPI) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, the Product Development Engineer owns the full development lifecycle: requirements gathering, concept design, prototype development, quoting, design validation, and a seamless handoff to the Manufacturing Process Engineer. This person is a technical expert who translates customer needs into manufacturable, cost-effective solutions while collaborating closely with engineering technicians, the outside sales team, and internal cross-functional stakeholders. Success in this role looks like: on-time NPI execution, accurate and competitive quotes, high customer satisfaction with solutions provided, and clean handoffs to manufacturing with zero ambiguity. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field required Experience 5+ years of engineering experience in a product development or applications engineering role within a manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience executing NPI and/or APQP processes from concept through production release Experience in cable, wire harness, electro-mechanical assembly, or related product development strongly preferred Background in technical quoting and cost estimation for custom engineered products Experience working directly with customers and outside sales teams to define and develop solutions Familiarity with Mil/Aerospace specifications (e.g., MIL-DTL-17, MIL-W-22759, MIL-C-27500) a strong plus Knowledge Strong working knowledge of NPI and APQP methodologies and associated documentation (DVP&R, PFMEA, control plans, etc.) Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles as applied to cable and interconnect design Knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to cable assembly, extrusion, and flat cable production Familiarity with industry standards for cable and harness design in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors Working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D CAD/modeling tools Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Epicor or similar ERP system a plus Skills Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements documents Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop…