Mechanical Engineer

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: NC

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2 to support and execute mechanical engineering projects focused on product design, development, technical analysis, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical engineering expertise, analytical and project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead multiple mechanical engineering projects throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and development through validation and implementation.
• Analyze engineering requirements, customer specifications, technical documentation, and project data to support design and development activities.
• Investigate mechanical equipment and product issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Create, review, and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Analyze engineering and project data using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel , or similar analytical platforms.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, resources, risks, and deliverables to ensure timely execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supplier, and other cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Support DFMEA, DOE, technical validation, testing, and engineering analysis activities.
• Evaluate engineering solutions by balancing technical performance, cost, quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.
• Track engineering issues from identification through resolution while maintaining project timelines and momentum.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma, DMAIC, CPI , and other process-improvement methodologies.
• Partner with suppliers to address technical, quality, reliability, and performance-related issues.
• Prepare and present technical analyses, project updates, risks, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable quality management systems, engineering standards, and organizational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline .
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience ; relevant internships may be considered toward experience requirements.
• Alternatively, candidates with an associate/two-year technical degree and 6+ years of relevant engineering experience may be considered.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with project management, engineering issue management, and cross-functional collaboration .
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel , or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work with engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical product design, development, testing, and validation.
• Experience with CAD tools and engineering design software.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DOE, Six Sigma, DMAIC, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies .
• Experience working with manufacturing, quality, and supplier engineering teams.
• Experience with engineering data analysis, dashboards, and visualization.
• Knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering standards, quality systems, and product development processes.
• Experience managing technical projects, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical data into actionable recommendations.