Design Engineer - Product Design & Integration

RFA Engineering•Brooklyn Park, MN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their team, providing engineering support and expertise to clients. The selected candidate will work with experienced staff using state-of-the-art tools and processes. This full-time, direct-hire position will operate onsite at a customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Park, MN. The role supports the design, integration, and release of mechanical systems and components for paving equipment, primarily office-based with potential for intermittent prototype or validation support.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree
Experience with 3D modeling of components or systems (Creo preferred)
Experience with PDM systems (TeamCenter preferred)
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

Nice To Haves

Strong component design and 3D modeling skills with an understanding of system-level integration
Experience working within tight packaging constraints and balancing design tradeoffs
Knowledge of design-for-manufacturing principles and cost-effective engineering
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and practical application
Ability to communicate clearly across global teams and navigate shared design spaces
Hands-on experience with off-highway, agricultural, automotive, or construction equipment
Familiarity with engineering change management and product release processes

Responsibilities

Develop and integrate mechanical components and subsystems using 3D CAD (Creo preferred)
Perform packaging studies to place components, manage space constraints, and ensure proper system interfaces
Check and advise changes on engineering drawings, confirm quality requirements, and coordinate release of design documentation
Support prototype builds to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve design issues prior to production
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing, supply management, and quality to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets
Participate in design reviews, provide technical input, and drive continuous improvement in design processes
Apply engineering fundamentals to evaluate design tradeoffs, optimize solutions, and ensure robust system performance