Lead Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 140000
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
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.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
The Lead Mechanical Engineer provides technical and project leadership for the development and improvement of forestry equipment products. This role supports the expansion of product solutions and plays a key role in delivering high-quality cost-effective products aligned with business and growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mechanical engineering activities across the full product development lifecycle from concept through production and ongoing support.
Plan and oversee engineering projects to ensure quality cost and schedule targets are met.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams supporting design decisions and problem resolution.
Review and approve designs using standard engineering best practices such as design reviews FMEA and design-for-manufacturing principles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing quality testing supply chain and service.
Work closely with suppliers and development partners to support component and system integration.
Develop and review CAD models drawings assemblies BOMs and technical documentation.
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes tools and product designs.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
15 years of experience in mobile equipment product development; forestry equipment experience preferred.
Strong leadership experience managing complex engineering projects and mentoring engineers.
Broad technical knowledge of mobile equipment systems including structures hydraulics powertrain and electrical systems.
Proficiency with CAD tools engineering analysis methods and enterprise systems.
Familiarity with industry standards regulatory requirements and product compliance considerations.
Desired Skills and Attributes
Experience in forestry construction mining or other heavy equipment industries.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and global teams.
Commitment to quality safety and continuous improvement.
Pay Range: $90000-$140000 Commensurate with experience
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
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
Offering comprehensive design services for mechanical, electrical, and software engineering across all machine design areas.
