Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global; Creedmoor (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Product Engineer for a leading manufacturer of utility, aerial, crane, and specialty equipment. This role will support existing product lines and new product development efforts.

Responsibilities include designing and modifying components in SolidWorks, performing engineering analysis and testing, troubleshooting manufacturing and field issues, driving product improvements, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting mindset with willingness to work in manufacturing/shop environments.
• Technical aptitude in 3D modeling, engineering design, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify components in SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering analysis and testing on products.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and field issues to drive product improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support existing and new product development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD modeling

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Product Engineer for a leading manufacturer of utility, aerial, crane, and specialty equipment. This role will support both existing product lines and new product development efforts. Responsibilities include designing and modifying components in SolidWorks, performing engineering analysis and testing, troubleshooting manufacturing and field issues, driving product improvements, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has SolidWorks experience, a hands‑on mindset, and enjoys working across design, production, and testing environments.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Other related engineering disciplines considered
• 0-2+ years of engineering experience (open to strong recent graduates with internship experience)
• SolidWorks/CAD modeling experience
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Hands‑on troubleshooting mindset with willingness to work in manufacturing/shop environments
• Technical aptitude in 3D modeling, engineering design, and problem solving

Plusses:

• New Product Development (NPD) experience
• Manufacturing environment experience
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis) knowledge
• Hydraulics and hydraulic control systems experience
• Welding/fabrication knowledge
• Oracle ERP or document/file management system experience
• CSWP, CSWA, AutoCAD Mechanical certifications/experience