Mechanical Design Engineer bei RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for finding, vetting, designing, and implementing cost reduction ideas into production. The support operates across product lines and vehicle systems (structures, hydraulics, powertrain, electrical, and cabs). Work with various product line specific design engineers to understand function and requirements

Responsibilities

• Create models and prints utilizing proper model-based definition methods and GD&T
• Ability to work with a large number of stakeholders and communicate project scope, status, changes, and challenges
• Work with various suppliers and internal departments to facilitate part fit-up, testing, and start of production
• Supporting fit ups on the factory floor and supporting new part testing as needed
• Communicate project details across all levels of the organization
• Manage multiple tasks and projects with different product groups

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree
• 3+ years of demonstrated design or cost reduction experience. 
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to meet get projects completed with minimal oversight
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently

Desired Skills

• Creo and Windchill proficiency
• Knowledge and application of GD&T standards
• Familiarity with CI processes
• Strong communication skills with ability to present and speak in front of groups
• Collaboration and flexibility across multiple design disciplines and product lines
• Adaptability to accommodate changes in scope and schedule of projects
• Familiarity with construction and forestry equipment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $80,000-$110,000 – Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• TelaDoc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly