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Mechanical Engineer

The Richmond Group USA
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026

Are you an engineer who’s curious, hands-on, and eager to grow your career? The TRG Growth Practice is partnering with a top client who is looking for a motivated R&D Engineer to join our team at a global manufacturing company based in Central Virginia.


This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants real responsibility, exposure to multiple disciplines, and clear paths for advancement.


🔧 What You’ll Do

  • Support research and development projects from concept through implementation
  • Assist with product design, testing, and validation activities
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to improve products and processes
  • Analyze test data and recommend design or process improvements
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and technical problem-solving


🎯 What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
  • Experience in engineering roles such as testing, product design, manufacturing, or process engineering
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on mindset with a willingness to learn
  • Ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment


📈 Why Join Us

  • High visibility with leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Clear growth and advancement opportunities
  • Exposure to global manufacturing operations
  • Opportunity to work on impactful products and processes


If you're looking for a role where you can build technical expertise, expand your career, and make a real impact, we’d love to connect.


📩 Apply today or message us directly (Email: dustinp@richgroupusa.com) to learn more.

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