Mechanical Design Engineer

RFA Engineering • Dubuque, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. The selected candidate will work with experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at a customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility. This is a full-time position with a full benefit package that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by customers, and additional opportunities within RFA Engineering. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for finding projects, vetting & designing them, and bringing these projects into production. This role focuses on cost reduction projects and will operate across multiple product lines and vehicle systems (structures, hydraulics, powertrain, electrical, and cabs). You will work with various stakeholders to understand function and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree
• 3+ years of demonstrated design or cost reduction experience.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to get projects completed with minimal oversight
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Creo and Windchill proficiency
• Knowledge and application of GD&T standards
• Familiarity with CI processes
• Strong communication skills with ability to present and speak in front of groups
• Collaboration and flexibility across multiple design disciplines and product lines
• Adaptability to accommodate changes in scope and schedule of projects
• Familiarity with construction and forestry equipment

Responsibilities

• Create models and prints utilizing proper model-based definition methods and GD&T
• Ability to work with many stakeholders and communicate project scope, status, changes, and challenges
• Work with various suppliers and internal departments to facilitate part fit up, testing, and start of production
• Support fit ups on the factory floor and support new part testing as needed
• Communicate project details across all levels of the organization
• Manage multiple tasks and projects with different product groups

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level