Mechanical Engineering Technician at 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 Engineering Technician

The Mechanical Engineering Technician will serve as a key liaison between multiple engineering teams, supporting product development and sustaining engineering efforts. This role will primarily focus on processing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), maintaining CAD models, and managing Bills of Material (BOMs). The technician will ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely execution of engineering documentation to support overall project efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to ensure accurate implementation and documentation.
• Maintain and update CAD models and drawings to align with engineering and design standards.
• Develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) to support manufacturing, procurement, and engineering teams.
• Serve as a communication link between engineering teams to coordinate changes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment.
• Assist engineers in documenting and organizing design data for product development and sustaining activities.
• Support compliance with company standards, processes, and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical support for engineering teams in the areas of CAD and product data management.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency with Creo (preferred) or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively across engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in processing ECNs, CAD maintenance, and BOM management is strongly preferred.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly