Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
RFA Engineering is seeking a growth-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team. The role supports the development and maintenance of mechanical components and systems, potentially involving plastic processes, castings or forgings, stampings, laser-cut parts, and welded or bonded components. The position operates onsite at a customer’s engineering and manufacturing facility, working with experienced engineering staff and state-of-the-art tools and processes. It is a full-time position with benefits and opportunities for professional growth, potential direct hire by customers, and other opportunities within RFA Engineering. The engineer will work with suppliers, customers, manufacturing, and product verification and validation teams to develop efficient, cost-effective designs. The role uses Creo and Windchill for 3-D modeling and supports 2-D drawings and specification documentation. The engineer also documents design solutions and provides information needed to build prototypes and adopt designs, potentially collaborating with other functional engineers. RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services since 1943, with a primary focus on 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. Visa sponsorship is not available. The stated pay range is $65,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering, or a related degree.
- Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 3-D modeling software; Creo experience is preferred.
- Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink.
- Strong understanding of GD&T.
- Design experience or exposure to off-road mobile equipment.
- Ability to address quality issues, determine root cause, and drive corrective action.
- Desire to work in an engineering environment focused on robust and cost-effective designs.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with suppliers and customers about product selection and integration.
- Use Creo and Windchill to support 3-D modeling of components and sheet metal, and potentially hydraulic or electrical routings.
- Create and support 2-D drawings and specification documentation.
- Work with manufacturing, product verification and validation, and suppliers to develop efficient and cost-effective designs.
- Compile and furnish engineering decisions and reports of pertinent design-analysis data to document design solutions for prototype builds and design adoption.
- Coordinate as needed with other functional engineers.
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 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
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Employee assistance programs
- Education assistance
