Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
RFA Engineering is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team and work onsite at a customer's engineering and manufacturing facility. The role focuses on mechanical design, new product introduction (NPI), product improvement, validation, and cost reduction for turbocharger solutions used in large engine applications. The engineer will work with experienced staff and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers to develop reliable, durable, manufacturable, and cost-effective products. This is a full-time position with a full benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by customers, and other opportunities within RFA Engineering. RFA Engineering provides product development and engineering services to industry-leading customers. Since 1943, its primary focus has been off-highway equipment, including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Its work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems, and complete machines. Engineering staff work at its Minneapolis Engineering Center, its Dubuque, Iowa branch office, and customer sites throughout the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience or coursework in mechanical design and product development.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with 3D CAD software; Creo is preferred.
- Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Turbocharger, diesel engine, natural gas engine, or powertrain experience.
- APQP and DFMEA experience.
- Component or system validation experience.
- Creo and Teamcenter experience.
- Supplier development or manufacturing support experience.
- Experience with NPI and continuous product improvement.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop turbocharger components and related mechanical systems for large engine applications.
- Support turbocharger NPI, product improvement, and cost reduction projects.
- Develop and evaluate designs for performance, reliability, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Participate in design reviews and support DFMEA activities.
- Develop validation requirements and coordinate turbocharger component testing.
- Work with suppliers using APQP processes to support component development and quality.
- Analyze validation results and component failures to develop design improvements.
- Support prototype builds, manufacturing, and current-product issues.
- Manage multiple engineering projects while meeting timing, cost, and performance objectives.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Supplemental vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Retirement savings account with Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options
- Flexible spending plan
- Dependent care HSA for medical expenses
- Bonus plan for exempt employees
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
