Product Engineer
About the role
We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Product Engineer to work at a premier manufacturing client, John Deere, in Fuquay-Varina, NC. This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading organization in the manufacturing industry, a supportive team environment with ongoing learning and development, and the chance to contribute to innovative product design and engineering solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of existing products
- Manage the implementation of multiple moderate scope projects on a common timeline tied to a pre‑determined implementation date
- Identify the root cause of identified issues and develop corrective actions to resolve them
- Collaborate within a cross‑functional team to provide engineering support
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Electrical Engineering
- Metatarsal safety boots required on your first day
- Minimal travel (~10%)
Skills
- Proficient in 3D CAD, other engineering tools & systems (Creo, Windchill, SAP, ANSYS, etc.)
- Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electro‑hydraulic, structural, and powertrain systems and the ability to troubleshoot them
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of technical drawings and GD&T
- Experience taking designs from ideas to fully implemented into production
- Experience performing engineering calculations and data analysis
Qualifications
- Advanced engineering degree
- Experience with commercial mowing products or parallel industries
- Experience with gasoline and diesel engines and engine systems
- Experience with design for manufacturing techniques
- Knowledge of systems engineering and/or six sigma methodologies
Benefits
Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
Pay
$42/hour
Schedule
1st shift, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (OT hours will be required if requested by Deere)