Mechanical Engineer

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 Engineer – Research and Development

The main function of a Mechanical Engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes. This individual with be tasked to understand and investigate design/ manufacturing process, identify issues, and provide timely resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices.
• 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 non-metallic components).
• Adhere to APQP process for design and collaborate with supplier to meeting print requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical 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 Engine Installation and Cooling systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing & assembly setting.
• Experience with Creo software, 3D Visualization, Teamcenter.
• Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Design experience or exposure to off-road mobile equipment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $60,000-$80,000 – 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