Job Description

Position Overview

A leading manufacturing organization in the Asheville, NC area is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support its engineering team with mechanical product development, design support, and engineering documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate or early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience within a professional product development environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, an understanding of engineering design principles, and the ability to work accurately with technical documentation and drawings.

This position will support engineers working on mechanical and oil/lubrication-related systems and will assist with the documentation, organization, and execution of ongoing product development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product development activities for mechanical systems and components.
• Assist with the creation, organization, review, and maintenance of engineering documentation.
• Work with engineering drawings, specifications, design records, and other technical documents.
• Support engineering change and document control processes.
• Assist engineers with mechanical design and product development activities.
• Review drawings and technical information for accuracy and completeness.
• Help maintain organized engineering records and ensure current documentation is readily available.
• Support testing, validation, prototype, and development activities as needed.
• Work with engineering team members to investigate and document product or design issues.
• Assist with design updates and engineering changes throughout the development process.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other technical teams.
• Complete assigned engineering projects and documentation within established timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of basic mechanical engineering and design principles.
• Exposure to 3D CAD, mechanical design, and engineering drawings through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment.

Preferred Experience

Any exposure to the following would be beneficial but is not required:

• Mechanical product design or product development
• CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, or similar platforms
• Fluid mechanics, lubrication systems, or oil systems
• Engineering change management/document control
• Product testing and validation
• Prototype development
• Manufacturing environments
• Internships, co-ops, Formula SAE, senior design projects, or other hands-on engineering projects

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career Mechanical Engineer to gain experience within a sophisticated product development environment. The engineer will have exposure to real-world mechanical systems, engineering documentation, product development processes, and cross-functional engineering activities while working alongside an experienced technical team.

Compensation: $40–$45/hour

Contract Duration: 3 months

Location: Asheville, NC