Design Engineer

Full-time

Components Express by 2Connect

Design Engineer II

Location: Woodridge, IL (On-Site)

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

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Why Join Components Express?

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

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