Job Details

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America's communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization's core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That's how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence-by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset, and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope of Responsibility:

The Engineer Il - Product Design will work with the Telecom Products Group and various Sabre departments to produce designs, drawings and documentation for new and innovative products that meet company and customer expectations and are production feasible, cost effective, efficient, optimized and accurate. This position will build knowledge of industry standards and Sabre procedure.

Essential Duties:

* Works with the Telecom Products Group, Sabre Site Solutions group, Small Cell Products group and others to create and implement new innovative products, improve and standardize products, and reduce costs.

* Interpret customer design specifications and other information received to determine appropriate project specifications and assure compliance throughout development cycle.

* Applies engineering principles and manufacturing knowledge to design small cell poles, concealment structures and sheet metal enclosures for wireless telecom applications.

* Develops detailed, structurally sound, thermally optimized, and visually refined production-ready product designs while incorporating FEA and other analytical tools for validation and optimization as required for performance and reliability.

* Delivers fully manufacturable designs and drawings, considering cost, production feasibility, labor efficiency, shipping constraints, and dimensional accuracy.

* Serves as a technical resource, supporting peer development and actively contributing to RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action) and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Monitors design and build cycles, ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables.

* Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment and/or labor to determine project feasibility.

* Assists vendors during first article builds to assure accuracy, proficiency and on-time delivery to customers.

* Interfaces with customers as needed to communicate product knowledge, design limitations, quality processes, and configuration options.

* Communicates real time updates to Sr Engineer, VP Engineering Solutions, and other departments as needed.

* Collaborates with internal cross-functional teams to assess make vs buy decisions, evaluate and select vendors, select appropriate vendors for parts and kits, standardize technical portion of vendor audits, develop relationships with vendors to understand capabilities, and ensure designs are not limited to a single source product or vendor.

* Assists Operations, Manufacturing and Shipping teams to design jigs, fixtures and processes for manufacturing and packaging among all Telecom product groups as needed.

* Recommends/implements design changes for reduction in production cycle times, optimal cost efficiency, universal component use and ease of assembly.

* Support development and implementation of manufacturing processes and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance product quality.

* Identify internal process improvement opportunities and work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions.

* Coordinates testing required by customers and/or industry for product approvals and work with internal teams to develop test procedures and design fixtures for testing.

* Research new materials and applicability for use in current and future designs.

* Demonstrates technical product knowledge, design configurations, concepts and limitations and quality processes.

* Acquires knowledge and assure s adherence to all Sabre procedures and policy for engineering, production, tracking and follow-up.

* Travels with overnight stays to customer and vendor locations as needed.

* Report for work on time and fulfill your shift responsibilities as planned.

* Complete all responsibilities during your assigned shift as outlined in the schedule.

* Engage respectfully with coworkers, fostering teamwork and mutual respect.

Position Requirements:

Education: B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or closely related field (required).

Experience:

* 3+ years of mechanical design experience required.

* 2+ years of sheet metal design, tubular steel weldment design and manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

* Knowledge and proficient use of Solidworks required. Preferably 3 years' minimum experience.

* Proficiency in creating drawings for manufacturability.

* Knowledge of welding and annotating welds in drawings is desirable.

* Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in sheet metal cabinet construction. Knowledge of tubular steel and pole construction is an asset.

* Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly is preferred. Hands on experience is a plus.

* Experience with PDM and document control preferred.

* Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.

* Knowledge and experience evaluating design tradeoffs to achieve the most efficient cost-effective designs.

* Telecom experience is a plus, especially the wireless industry.

* Professional and effective English communication skills. Ability to communicate information through speech and in writing to be easily understood by all personnel, internal and external, Must maintain a level of confidentiality.

* Must work well in a fast-paced R&D team environment but also thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, where independent critical thinking and quick execution is valued.

* Must be coachable and flexible to meet the demands of the telecom industry.

* Self-starter; can be depended on to complete tasks under minimal supervision .

* Must be focused, versatile, dependable, multi-task oriented, flexible, and able to adapt effectively to challenges.

* Ability to stay abreast of industry trends, best practice, and customer standards.

* Must have excellent organizational skills, follow-up, follow-through, and strong attention to detail.

* Must have a current, valid driver's license and meet Sabre's vehicle insurability requirements. Regular and timely attendance is required

Physical Requirements:

* Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in workflow and constantly changing priorities

* Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time with the ability to move throughout the office or outside manufacturing plant as needed

* Must be able to perform physical activities that require use of fingers, hands and arms, such as sitting, typing, using office equipment and reaching

* Some additional physical activities may require walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materials

* Position requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual

* Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources

* Ability to use hand tools for light assembly/modification of test and prototype articles for third party or inhouse lab work.

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

* Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

* 401(k) with Company Match

* Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement

* Life and Disability Coverage

* Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

* Health and Wellness Resources

* Employee Discounts

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Revised: 10/10/2025