Mechanical Product Engineer: Hands-on, Cross-Functional

RFA Engineering; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

TelaDoc Healthiest You

Supplemental Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Short-term Disability

Traditional 401k & Roth 401k

Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care

HSA for Medical Expenses

Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services since 1943, focusing on off-highway equipment such as agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. The Mechanical Product Engineer will work with design, manufacturing, quality, and testing teams to implement changes, improve reliability, and support new product development on onsite projects.

This full-time role includes a comprehensive benefit package, opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-7 years experience in mechanical design, product development, or product support.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with CAD and product data management systems is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, assemblies, or machine testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering changes to improve product performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with internal teams and industry partners to review and incorporate design updates across multiple product platforms.
• Analyze BOMs and identify opportunities for part commonization and substitutions.
• Process and document engineering change requests with accurate product records.
• Support product improvement initiatives through evaluation, prioritization, and implementation of design changes.
• Participate in quality investigations by reviewing returned components and evaluating product performance.
• Perform machine fit-ups, inspections, and validation activities to verify product functionality and design intent.
• Work with design, quality, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to resolve product issues.
• Support new product development programs through machine rebuilds, component adoption, and product validation.
• Develop and maintain field kit documentation, bills of materials, decals, and translated product information.
• Coordinate fit-up and installation of new components and materials on equipment to verify proper integration.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

CAD

PDM systems

Machine testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

PDM systems

Job description

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services since 1943, focusing on off-highway equipment such as agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. The Mechanical Product Engineer will work with design, manufacturing, quality, and testing teams to implement changes, improve reliability, and support new product development on onsite projects.

This full-time role includes a comprehensive benefit package, opportunities for professional