Job Title: Product Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Shift: 1st Shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with possible overtime)
Job Summary:
Entry-level engineering role supporting product verification and validation (PV&V) activities. This position focuses on testing, analysis, and evaluation of product performance and reliability, working closely with cross-functional teams in a structured engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate testing and validation activities for product development projects
- Support design analysis and feasibility testing under guidance of senior engineers
- Review test results from engineers, technicians, and lab teams to evaluate product performance
- Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in drafting engineering standards, test procedures, and documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain)
- Prepare reports and presentations on test progress and product performance
- Maintain technical documentation and ensure data integrity
Core Technical Focus (PV&V):
- Product testing & validation
- Reliability and performance evaluation
- Data analysis and reporting
- Engineering documentation & standards
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural Engineering, or related field
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Basic understanding of product testing and validation processes
- Good project coordination and communication skills
- Experience with meeting facilitation, note-taking, and issue tracking
Preferred / Nice to Have:
- Experience in product development environments
- Exposure to lawn care equipment or off-highway machinery
- Knowledge of test standards and engineering documentation
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Ability to work across multiple teams/functions
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