Product Engineer

Atkore • Harvey, IL

87d • Hybrid

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Product Engineer to join their team, based in Harvey, IL or Hobart, IN. This role reports to the Senior Manager – Product Engineering (Conduit & Fittings) and is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in product design, manufacturing support, data governance, cost reduction, and new product development. The position involves supporting CAD design, drawing creation, BOM development, engineering documentation, product data accuracy, technical analysis, and project execution for new and existing products. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-driven, and collaborative.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 1–3 years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, manufacturing support, technical sales support, or related internship/co-op experience preferred.
• CAD aptitude and willingness to develop strong skills in Autodesk tools, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Vault, Fusion, or similar design/PDM platforms.
• Foundational understanding of BOMs, engineering drawings, product specifications, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation.
• Interest in new product development, Stage Gate processes, FMEA, CTQ, design validation, DFM, DFC, and cost reduction practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate product data, drawing quality, and documentation control.
• Self-starter who is organized, analytical, curious, accountable, and comfortable learning new systems and product lines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must embrace and foster an environment that supports Atkore’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support CAD design, 3D modeling, drawing creation, drawing updates, specification maintenance, and line art for conduit and fittings product families.
• Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation for new and existing products, including drawings, specifications, product data, and supporting technical records.
• Assist with BOM creation, validation, and cleanup in JD Edwards.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by preparing documentation, evaluating technical impacts, coordinating approvals, and assisting with implementation follow-up.
• Assist Senior Product Engineers with new product development activities through concept evaluation, prototype support, design refinement, validation planning, and launch readiness.
• Participate in robust design review processes utilizing dFMEA and pFMEA activities by gathering product information, documenting risks, tracking actions, and helping align engineering, manufacturing, and quality inputs.
• Perform competitor benchmarking, product comparisons, material cross-referencing, and technical research to support Product Management, Sales, and engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with Product Management to answer technical questions and support product questions.
• Collaborate with supply chain/procurement on sourcing requests and new vendor qualification.
• Maintain organized project files, product records, drawing packages, BOM inputs, and action trackers to support product data integrity and engineering governance.
• Support prototypes, sample builds, testing requests, fixture or tooling needs, and technical troubleshooting for assigned projects or product lines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, design practices, data accuracy, and repeatable product engineering processes.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level