Entry Level Mechanical Engineer - Product Reliability

RFA Engineering•Fuquay-Varina, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking a growth-oriented Product Reliability Engineer to support product safety, compliance, and validation activities for off-highway equipment and related systems. This role involves verifying that products meet design requirements, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations before production release. The position operates onsite at a customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility and is a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience in product validation, testing, safety, compliance, quality, or product development.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Experience analyzing data and preparing technical reports.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with off-highway, agricultural, construction, or heavy equipment.
Familiarity with product safety standards, compliance requirements, and engineering validation processes.
Experience supporting product verification, validation, or certification activities.
Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Experience using data acquisition, instrumentation, or engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute validation plans to verify product performance, safety, durability, and reliability.
Conduct laboratory, field, and vehicle-level testing to ensure products meet engineering and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate products and systems for compliance with applicable industry standards and safety requirements.
Analyze test results and document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Investigate product issues, test failures, and non-conformance concerns to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Participate in product risk assessments and design reviews to help ensure safe and reliable product operation.
Support product certification, compliance, and regulatory documentation activities.
Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to resolve product concerns and improve performance.
Assist in developing and maintaining validation procedures, test methods, and engineering specifications.
Maintain accurate records of testing, inspections, and compliance activities.