Sr. Product Engineer

Atkore•Merrillville, IN

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Sr. Product Engineer based in Harvey, Illinois, or Hobart, Indiana. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Product Engineering (Conduit & Fittings), this role provides technical ownership for assigned product families, leads engineering execution for new product development and value engineering projects, and ensures engineering documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and system data remain accurate, standardized, and aligned with manufacturing and commercial requirements. The role supports conduit and fittings products and works closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Codes & Standards, Sales, and ERP/PDM stakeholders. The engineer leads or supports product development, engineering changes, design reviews, validation, documentation control, product data governance, and cost and manufacturability improvements. The position also provides technical mentorship and work direction to Product Engineers, ALDP engineers, and drafting resources. The position requires authorization to work in the United States continuously for the duration of employment without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. The stated pay range is $96,160–$132,220; placement depends on factors including competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in product engineering, product development, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related technical product support.
Strong CAD capability.
Experience supporting new product development, Stage Gate, FMEA, CTQ, design validation, DFM, DFC, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Ability to lead cross-functional technical projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics to commercial, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.
Self-starter with accountability, analytical problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to standardization and continuous improvement.
Must embrace and foster an environment supporting Atkore's core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.
Must be authorized to work in the United States continuously for the duration of employment without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial electrical products, conduit, fittings, mechanical components, fabricated product lines, or related durable goods.
Experience with Autodesk tools, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Vault, Fusion, or similar design/PDM platforms.
Working knowledge of BOM structures, ERP systems, engineering change management, and product data governance.
Experience with JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical subject matter expert for conduit and fittings product families, providing engineering guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
Lead engineering workstreams for new product development from concept and design finalization through prototyping, validation, documentation release, and launch support.
Own and maintain CAD models, drawings, specifications, product data, and engineering documentation for assigned product lines.
Create, validate, and maintain BOMs aligned with Autodesk Vault, JD Edwards, manufacturing routings, purchasing requirements, and product specifications.
Lead or support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including technical evaluation, documentation control, implementation readiness, and cross-functional communication.
Define and document Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements for drawings, designs, specifications, and product performance.
Lead or support design reviews using dFMEA and pFMEA with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations for new products, design changes, and cost-reduction work.
Apply design-for-manufacturability (DFM), design-for-cost (DFC), and robust design validation principles to improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost.
Perform competitor benchmarking, technical evaluation of sourced products, material comparisons, and feasibility assessments for new or improved products.
Partner with Product Management, Sales, Application Engineering, Codes & Standards, and customers to answer technical questions and support product positioning.
Provide technical mentorship and work direction to Product Engineers, ALDP engineers, and drafting resources.
Contribute to engineering standards, design governance, documentation practices, and product data integrity improvements across the Product Engineering function.
Complete Atkore's immersion program and learn the Atkore business system and its use of LEAN principles.
Develop knowledge of Atkore's Conduit & Fittings portfolio and proficiency in engineering systems, drawing management, BOM structures, ERP workflows, and engineering change processes.
Build working relationships across Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Sales, Codes & Standards, Product Certification, and Operations.
Support technical inquiries, documentation updates, cross-functional projects, product launches, product revisions, and strategic engineering initiatives.
Drive improvements in engineering efficiency, BOM accuracy, product standardization, manufacturability, cost competitiveness, and product data integrity.