RFA Engineering www.rfamec is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an EntryLevel to experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using stateoftheart engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customers worldclass engineering and manufacturing facility.
This is a fulltime position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the concept and development of mechanical components and systems that may include multiple plastic processes castings or forgings stampings laser cut parts and welding or bonding of components.
Responsibilities
- Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration
- Use of Creo 7.0 and Windchill to support 3D Modeling of components sheet metal and possibly hydraulic or electrical routings.
- Creation and support of 2D drawings and specification documentation
- Work with manufacturing product verification and validation and suppliers to develop efficient and cost effective designs
- Compile and furnish necessary information (engineering decisions and reports of pertinent design analyses data) to document the design solution required for building of prototypes and adoption of the design with possible involvement of other functional engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Aerospace or Agricultural Engineering or related degree
- Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
- Excellent communication both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
- Strong analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to thrive in a team environment
Desired Attributes
- Experience in 3D Modeling Software; Creo 7.0 experience (Preferred)
- Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink
- Strong understanding of GD&T
- Design experience or exposure to offroad mobile equipment
- Ability to address quality issues determine root cause and drive to a corrective action
- Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost effective designs
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $60000$80000 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 problemsolving 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 LongTerm Disability
- Shortterm 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