Product Engineer

Title : Product Engineer

Location : Fuquay – Varina, North Carolina

Details : Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role

Pay Rate : $50.00 – 53.00/hr. with benefit inclusions

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future

Job Summary

The Product Engineer will support the design, analysis, development, and execution of engineering solutions for complex products and projects. This role will apply engineering principles and CAD/engineering tools to improve product cost, quality, performance, and manufacturability while collaborating across engineering, supply management, and supplier teams. The position requires strong technical capability across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, along with the ability to document design decisions and support prototype development and product adoption.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering assignments and determine specifications required to resolve complex problems and projects of moderate scope.
• Develop and evaluate design solutions to improve product cost, quality, and performance using specialized engineering knowledge.
• Perform engineering calculations and collaborate on technical analysis, testing, and design execution.
• Create and document engineering decisions, design analyses, and technical information required for prototype builds and design adoption.
• Collaborate with functional engineering teams, supply management, and supplier personnel throughout product development activities.
• Apply engineering principles to mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to support product design and technical problem resolution.
• Utilize CAD and engineering tools to develop, evaluate, and refine product designs.
• Apply GD&T and tolerance stack analysis to support accurate and manufacturable designs.
• Learn and utilize workflow and Product Data Management (PDM) systems to support engineering processes.
• Communicate technical information effectively and drive consensus across multiple teams.

Years Of Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline required.
• Advanced degree in Engineering and/or Business preferred.
• Systems Engineering certificate or degree, or active enrollment in a Systems Engineering certificate program, preferred.
• Relevant professional engineering experience supporting product design, development, analysis, testing, or related engineering activities preferred.

Skills Required

• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering tools, including the ability to perform complex functions and apply underlying engineering principles.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles as they relate to product and machine design.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack analysis tools and techniques.
• Technical ability to design and diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform engineering calculations, design analyses, and testing activities.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and drive consensus across multiple teams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and utilize workflow and Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, Design for Six Sigma tools, and Design for Manufacturing techniques preferred.
• Financial acumen, including familiarity with cash flow analysis and return calculations, preferred.

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