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Job Description
Product Engineer role supporting John Deere in Fuquay-Varina, NC with a long-term, 2+ year, 100% onsite contract focused on design improvements, root-cause analysis, and production implementation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy engineering design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of existing product lines
- Coordinate execution of multiple moderate-scope engineering projects on a unified schedule aligned to fixed factory implementation dates
- Investigate root causes of quality and field reliability issues, then engineer corrective actions intended for permanent resolution
- Deliver technical engineering support to manufacturing operations, quality, supply management, and test teams
- Draft engineering change orders (ECOs), review GD&T technical drawings, perform engineering calculations, and support transition of designs into active assembly lines
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- Proficiency with 3D CAD (Creo) and PDM/PLM systems (Windchill)
- Working familiarity with enterprise systems (SAP) and analysis tools (ANSYS)
- Working knowledge and troubleshooting ability across mechanical, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, structural, and powertrain systems
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T, technical manufacturing prints, engineering calculations, and data analysis
- Demonstrated experience guiding product designs from concept through production release
Technologies
- Creo
- Windchill
- SAP
- ANSYS
- GD&T
- FEA
Compensation & Position Details
- Pay rate: up to $44/hr (W2)
- Job type: contract
- Location: 100% onsite at John Deere Turf Operations (Fuquay-Varina, NC)
- Duration: 2+ years
- Shift: 1st shift, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday
- Overtime: required based on project needs
- Expected hours: 40.0 per week
- Travel: minimal (less than 10%)
- Safety gear: metatarsal safety boots strictly required on Day 1
- Visa sponsorship: not available now or in the near future for this position
Benefits
- 2 Weeks PTO
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k / 401(k)
- Referral program / Referral bonuses
- Paid time off
Preferred / Standout Qualifications
- Master’s in Engineering or advanced degree
- Experience with commercial mowing products, turf equipment, or parallel off-highway industries
- Experience with gasoline/diesel engines, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), systems engineering, or Six Sigma methodologies
Work setting: In person
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