Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical/Product Engineer – Axles & Transfer Cases Company: FlexHireGroup (Recruiting on behalf of our confidential industry-leading client) Location: Louisville, KY (On-site Mon–Thu, Work-From-Home Fridays!) Compensation: $105,000 – $125,000 + World-Class Benefits The Opportunity: Own the Full Lifecycle Are you a mechanical engineer who hates being stuck in a tiny silo? Do you want to see your designs go from an initial concept all the way through to field testing, production, and real-world application on heavy-duty vehicles? FlexHireGroup is proud to partner with a premier, industry-leading manufacturer of heavy-duty powertrain solutions based in Louisville. In this role, you won’t just push paperwork or process endless engineering change notices. You’ll join a tight-knit, fast-paced engineering team where you have end-to-end ownership of a core axle and transfer case product portfolio. Backed by the stability and unmatched resources of parent company Berkshire Hathaway, our client offers the growth potential of a dynamic engineering house paired with world-class financial security and benefits. What You’ll Do Every Day Drive Product Lifecycle: Own design, development, sustainment, and continuous improvement for heavy-duty axles, gear systems, and transfer cases. Collaborate Face-to-Face with Clients: Partner directly with domestic and international commercial vehicle clients to translate their wants, needs, and expectations into actionable engineering solutions. Innovate & Improve: Take concepts from vision to reality or optimize existing designs to maximize performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Solve Real-World Problems: Lead root-cause investigations for manufacturing, assembly, and field warranty performance, driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives. Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the technical anchor, working hand-in-hand with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain. What We’re Looking For Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related engineering discipline). Experience: 3 to 7+ years of hands-on product, application, or sustaining engineering experience. Technical Toolkit: Proficiency in Creo (SolidWorks background? You’ll pick up Creo fast here!) along with experience managing BOMs, engineering drawings, and change notices. Industry Know-How: Strong foundational knowledge of mechanical systems, heavy-duty vehicle drivelines, axles, or gear systems. Problem Solver: A demonstrated track record of performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Why Join Our Client? The Stability of Berkshire Hathaway: Enjoy the backing, resources, and long-term security of a world-class parent company. Work-Life Balance (The Friday Perk): Enjoy an in-office collaborative environment Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work from home every Friday. Total Rewards: A robust compensation package ($105k–$125k) paired with world-class health, retirement, and family benefits. Real Impact: No corporate bureaucracy—your ideas directly shape product roadmaps used worldwide in heavy-duty commercial fleets. FlexHireGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. Pay: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person