Technical Product Engineer II - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Product Engineer II

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:

Please note: This role can be based out of our Harvey IL, Hobart IN, or Wayne MI locations.

We are currently searching for a Product Engineer for our MFCM business. In this role reporting to the Director of Product Engineering, you will work to establish our specialty products in the field engaging both the commercial team and the operational team to support our commercial growth.  This technical role is accountable for our overall success in developing and commercializing new and innovative product solutions.  The position will support and likely lead a Strategic Development Initiative for the Business Unit, an initiative critical to our long-term corporate objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the engineering effort on commercialization of New Product Development projects for the metal framing and cable management Strategic Business Unit following Atkore’s Stage Gate Process.
• Support manufacturing on Value-Added/Value Engineering efforts that will benefit both our customers by providing higher quality items and Atkore by simplifying the manufacturing and product management in SKU rationalization.
• Work closely with the Dir Product Engineering and Product Management to support innovation in these categories and the overall metal framing SBU.
• Support efforts to innovate and create value for our customers through deep customer interaction, closely supporting critical project needs, and driving successful commercialization of new products.
• Responsible for being an ambassador of the Metal Framing and Cable Management product lines to our clients to promote the MFCM SBU’s.
• Work closely with the operations team from both the MFCM and C&PS teams to execute on opportunities.
• Support and lead digital advancement projects related to the website(s), internal and external focused tools.
• Contribute to the overall development and execution of our strategic plan and direction.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical.
• 3-5 years of Engineering experience, demonstrated competency using Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong communication skills to interact with our customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience and familiarity of our products and line of business a plus.
• Ability to think strategically and develop long term goals while tactically reacting quickly to changing market conditions.
• Self-starter, organized, analytical and innovative problem solver.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete the Atkore immersion program. Learning about the Atkore business system and how we use LEAN principles in running our business.
• Deep understanding of the Strategic Deployment Process (SDP)
• High level coordination with PM team around Atkore’s overall commercial strategy.
• Develop relationships with Atkore stakeholders that help support our strategic objectives.
• Gain an understanding of our internal systems and procedures, customers’ needs and how to address those needs.
• Learning our product, services, and overall value proposition for each vertical market

Within 6-months, you’ll:

• Lead a New Product Development project and support the Growth SDP for the business segment
• Develop a strong relationship with our internal stakeholders.
• Hold a clear understanding of our business, products, commercial structure, the markets we play in, and contributing to set develop and execute strategies.
• Have a strong understanding of our business systems/processes and ability to manage them.

Within 12-months, you’ll:

• Stand out contributor achieving our monthly and quarterly goals for these products and services
• A trusted advisor to our product managers, sales teams and customers.
• Be leading innovation and strategic projects – potentially supporting global accounts.
• Strategically driving our product offering and brands, innovation, and rationalization.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused 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 $79,040 - $108,680.  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.