New Product Design 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 a growth-oriented 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.

New Product Design Engineer

You will develop solutions to improve current Product Designs, New Product support, and engage heavily with manufacturing and other divisions for engineering support of paving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Focus on New Product development of mobile paving equipment
• Perform engineering tasks associated with new development and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with other engineers and cross functional teams including sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service
• Use CAD Software to assist in the 3-D Modeling of components, sheet metal and possibly hydraulic routings, including light analysis of structural components
• Create, check, and maintain thorough engineering specifications and drawings
• Manage engineering changes per establish company procedures
• Be a technical resource as needed to support other departmental needs
• Develop business relationships with customers, dealers, and suppliers which may include travel domestic and international

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial Engineering or related Engineering Discipline
• Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
• Experience with manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, or assembly of heavy structural steel
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Desired Attributes

• Experience in 3-D Modeling Software - SolidWorks Preferred
• Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost-effective designs
• 3-8 Years experience with Product Design, preferably off-road equipment through internship or co-op

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $60,000-$96,000 – 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