Product Development Engineer

Winchester Interconnect
San Marcos, CA
At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.

Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and technically driven Product Development Engineer with a background in Electrical or Chemical Engineering to support the development and manufacturing of high-performance wire and cable products. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of extrusion processes, cabling, shielding, and jacketing, and familiarity with the wire and cable interconnect market. This individual will play a key role in improving process capability, supporting new product introductions, and driving manufacturing excellence across our operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in wire and cable or interconnect manufacturing.
  • Hands-on knowledge of extrusion equipment, process controls, and polymer behavior.
  • Experience with radiation polymer crosslinking, extrusion, braiding or metal armoring processes preferred.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data-driven problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • Experience with fluoropolymer and high-temperature materials (e.g., FEP, PFA, ETFE,PU,PE).
  • Familiarity with testing standards such as MIL-DTL, SAE AS22759, or UL cable specifications.
  • Knowledge of process modeling or simulation for polymer extrusion or thermal processes.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects or process transfers between facilities.
  • Experience supporting regulated or high-reliability markets (e.g., Aerospace, Subsea, Space, Military)

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration , and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.

Are You Our Next ACE?

  • Accountable for translating concepts into robust, reliable, and manufacturable designs. You will validate product performance through rigorous analysis and testing, ensuring all cost and quality targets are met. Ultimately, you are responsible for delivering engineering milestones on schedule and collaborating with cross-functional teams for a successful product launch.
  • Collaborate with Product Management to design and transform market requirements and aesthetic concepts into functional technical designs. Working closely with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance, you will ensure designs are optimized for production and rigorously validated to meet all standards. You will also provide key technical updates to Project and Marketing teams to support a timely and successful product launch..
  • Empowered to drive the entire technical development process, from initial sketch to final production. This role gives you the autonomy to make critical design decisions, select the best materials and technologies, and manage project timelines. We trust you to be the engineering leader who ensures our products are innovative, robust, and successfully brought to market.

Systems You’ll Use

  • Google Enterprise
  • ADP

Pay Transparency

Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is up to $140,000/annually (DOE) per year, plus incentive compensation. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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Posted 2025-12-21

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