RFA Engineering () is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a growthoriented 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 in Mossville IL.
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.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will lead and contribute to the design and development of operator cabs for offhighway equipment including construction and mining machines. This role requires strong mechanical design skills handson experience in design and manufacturing processes and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate is a selfmotivated problemsolver with a track record of project ownership who communicates effectively within engineering teams and across broader product groups. In this position you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to research design and evaluate the functionality manufacturability and performance of mechanical systemsidentifying issues early and providing timely practical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze customer design proposals specifications manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties diagnose/troubleshoot faulty operations and make recommendation.
- Develop conceptual designs by applying design principles to meet requirements. Review final designs within/outside team for further development analysis testing and evaluation on machine products using tools equipment or software.
- Ability to create design concepts for complex engineering systems. (Tube/hose routings simple and complex fabricated steel structures mounting systems and nonmetallic components).
- Adhere to APQP process for design and collaborate with supplier to meeting print requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
- 4 years of demonstrated mechanical engineering and product design experience
- 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 with designing mechanical components and systems.
- Experience working in a manufacturing & assembly setting.
- Experience with Creo software 3D Visualization Teamcenter.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Salary Range: $70000$85000 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
- Health Savings Account
- TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid LongTerm Disability
- Supplemental ShortTerm 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC