Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Role: New Product Design / Mechanical Engineer

Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC (Hybrid) Job Type: Full-time or Contract-to-Hire Company: The AES Group

Let’s create our future together at The AES Group!

The AES Group is a premier technology staffing and services company with 20+ years of experience connecting top talent with impactful opportunities. We support enterprise innovation across cloud, data, AI, and emerging technologies—helping teams build smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

Why Join Us

Hybrid flexibility with strong team collaboration

Competitive compensation aligned with experience

High-impact, product-focused engineering work

Cross-functional exposure (design, production, leadership)

Career development through mentorship and continuous learning

Stable, growth-oriented engineering environment

About the Role

We’re hiring New Product Design / Mechanical Engineers to support product design and development within a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for engineers with a product-driven mindset, strong hands-on design experience, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop product solutions using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and similar tools

Create/modify 3D models, detailed drawings, and sheet metal designs

Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to ensure design accuracy

Perform product analysis and ensure alignment with engineering standards and safety requirements

Collaborate across production, design, sales, management, and engineering throughout design and production phases

Manage multiple projects simultaneously; maintain schedules using MS Project or similar tools

Lead and mentor assigned engineering team members when needed

Review and professionally seal engineering documents as required

Required Qualifications

5–7+ years of hands-on engineering design experience (manufacturing-focused)

B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering from an accredited university

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD (3D modeling and sheet metal preferred)

Experience in manufacturing design environments (not seeking Construction/Civil backgrounds)

Strong project/time management, detail orientation, and ability to meet deadlines

Safety-first mindset and results-oriented approach

Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Working knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), MS Teams, MS Project (or similar), Access

Preferred / Nice to Have

CREO and/or Wildfire 4.0–5.0+ experience

Core Skills & Competencies

Engineering Design • Product Development • Cross-functional Collaboration • Problem Solving • Technical Documentation • Compliance • Project Management • Safety Mindset

Call to Action

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on our journey!

Flexible work from home options available.