What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer position at Three Point Solutions?
Job Title: Product Design Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Duration: 24 Months (Possibility of extension and conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Job Summary
Mid-level mechanical engineer role responsible for product design, validation, and cross-functional engineering support, combining mechanical electrical exposure with hands-on equipment work and real-world manufacturing integration.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop mechanical components and subsystems using CAD tools (Creo)
• Support product verification and validation testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, marketing, supply chain)
• Perform engineering analysis to improve cost, quality, and performance
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Support electrical components development (lights, alarms, diagnostics)
• Assist in machine builds, prototyping, and equipment upgrades
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide hands-on support in shop and field environments
• Manage part design lifecycle and PDM workflows
Core Duties
• Mechanical & electrical design support
• CAD modeling & drawing creation
• Product validation & testing
• Cross-functional engineering collaboration
• Prototype development & troubleshooting
• Engineering documentation & reporting
Work Environment / Role Nature
• Mix of design hands-on shop floor work
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Moderate complexity projects
• Combination of desk work and physical machine interaction
Required Skills
• Mechanical design (Creo or similar CAD tools) – 2 years
• Electrical design exposure – 2 years
• Product design & engineering fundamentals – 2 years
• Problem-solving & troubleshooting – 2 years
• Engineering documentation & drawings – 2 years
• Cross-functional collaboration – 2 years
Preferred Skills
• Mechatronics or combined mechanical electrical experience
• Assembly line / manufacturing process experience
• Casting / plastics design
• Off-highway equipment or similar industry experience
• Software or embedded exposure
Technical / Functional Exposure
• PTC Creo (CAD modeling) – 2 years
• Product Data Management (PDM systems) – 1 year
• Engineering calculations & validation tools – 1 year
• Electrical diagnostics & data collection – 1 year
• Manufacturing processes & tooling – 1–2 years
Education / Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related field)
• 2 years of relevant engineering experience
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