Entry Level Mechanical Engineer - Product Reliability

Rfamec; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Account (401k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Rfamec in Fuquay-Varina, NC is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer focused on product reliability. This role involves developing validation plans, conducting various tests, and ensuring product compliance with safety standards.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a complete benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in product validation, testing, safety, compliance, quality, or product development.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans for product performance.
• Conduct testing to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Analyze test results and document findings.
• Investigate product issues and identify root causes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Data acquisition tools

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer - Product Reliability

Job Category: Mechanical Engineering

Requisition Number: PRODU001706

• Full-Time

Locations

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Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, USA

Description

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a growth-oriented candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Product Reliability Engineer

Product Reliability Engineer will support product safety, compliance, and validation activities for off-highway equipment and related systems. In this role, you will help verify that products meet design requirements, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations before they are released to production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans to verify product performance, safety, durability, and reliability.
• Conduct laboratory, field, and vehicle-level testing to ensure products meet engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate products and systems for compliance with applicable industry standards and safety requirements.
• Analyze test results and document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Investigate product issues, test failures, and non-conformance concerns to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Participate in product risk assessments and design reviews to help ensure safe and reliable product operation.
• Support product certification, compliance, and regulatory documentation activities.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to resolve product concerns and improve performance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining validation procedures, test methods, and engineering specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of testing, inspections, and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in product validation, testing, safety, compliance, quality, or product development.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing technical reports.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with off-highway, agricultural, construction, or heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with product safety standards, compliance requirements, and engineering validation processes.
• Experience supporting product verification, validation, or certification activities.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience using data acquisition, instrumentation, or engineering analysis tools.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$80,000 – Commensurate with experience

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• TelaDoc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.