Product Engineer – Turf Care (Fuquay-Varina)

Product Engineer – Turf Care

Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the near future.

Job Description

We are seeking a Product Engineer to support turf care product development in Fuquay-Varina, NC. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering design skills, knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and experience developing solutions that improve product cost, quality, performance, and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering assignments and establish specifications to address complex problems and projects of moderate scope.
• Develop and evaluate design solutions to improve product cost, quality, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, supply management, and suppliers to evaluate design alternatives.
• Prepare engineering documentation, design analyses, and technical reports to support prototype development and product implementation.
• Perform engineering calculations, support technical analysis and testing, and execute engineering designs.
• Ensure designs meet applicable engineering requirements, specifications, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and product applications.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, including design and troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn and use product data management (PDM) systems and engineering workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering or business.
• Familiarity with agricultural or turf care equipment and competing products.
• Knowledge of product development processes, including Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Technology Development Process (ETDP), or Enterprise Customer Acquisition Process (ECAP).
• Understanding of systems engineering methodologies.
• Systems Engineering certification, degree, or current enrollment in a certification program.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma and Design for Manufacturing techniques.
• Familiarity with engineering systems, processes, and financial analysis, including cash flow and return calculations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience.

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