Mechanical Design Engineer

Ottumwa•Ottumwa, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking a growth-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team. The role develops and maintains mechanical components and systems involving processes and materials such as plastics, castings or forgings, stampings, laser-cut parts, and welded or bonded components. The position is onsite at a customer's engineering and manufacturing facility, where the engineer will work with experienced engineering staff using current engineering tools and processes. The role is full-time and offers opportunities for professional growth, potential direct hire by customers, and other opportunities within RFA Engineering. The engineer will use Creo and Windchill to support 3D modeling of components and sheet metal, and possibly hydraulic or electrical routings. The work also includes creating and supporting 2D drawings and specifications, coordinating with suppliers, customers, manufacturing, and product verification and validation teams, and documenting design solutions and analyses for prototypes and design adoption. Pay is $65,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 3D 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, cost-effective designs.

Responsibilities

Communicate with suppliers and customers about product selection and integration.
Use Creo and Windchill to support 3D modeling of components and sheet metal, and possibly hydraulic or electrical routings.
Create and support 2D drawings and specification documentation.
Work with manufacturing, product verification and validation, and suppliers to develop efficient, cost-effective designs.
Compile and furnish engineering decisions and relevant design-analysis data to document design solutions for prototype construction and design adoption, potentially involving other functional engineers.