Continuous Improvement Design Engineer
Continuous Improvement Design Engineer
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$ 75000 - 100000
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Job Description
This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Continuous Improvement Design Engineer
The Continuous Improvement Design Engineer with a focus on electro-hydraulic systems to support the design integration and optimization of off-road mobile equipment. This role involves working closely with suppliers customers and cross-functional teams to develop efficient cost-effective solutions. Key responsibilities include interrogating current design failures for root cause troubleshooting electrical/hydraulic/overall machine systems and providing direction on necessary design improvements to reduce warranty & increase product quality.
Responsibilities
- Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration
- Using Electrical and/or Hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot and validate system function.
- Work with manufacturing quality product verification and validation customer support and suppliers to develop/improve 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.
- Some use of Creo and Windchill to support 3-D Modeling of components sheet metal and hydraulic or electrical routings.
- Review and support of 2D drawings and specification documentation
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Electrical Aerospace or Agricultural Engineering or related degree
- 2 years of relevant industry experience
- Strong mechanical and electrical 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 Skills
- Design experience with off-road mobile equipment ideally four wheel drive loaders
- Ability to address quality issues determine root cause and drive to a corrective action
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Previous experience identifying and leading projects
- Experience in 3-D Modeling Software; Creo (Preferred)
- Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink
- Strong understanding of GD&T
- Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost effective designs
- Experience working with Hydraulic and/or Electrical Systems
- Experience operating off-road mobile equipment
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $75000-$100000 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
