Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
RFA Engineering is seeking an entry-level to experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our 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 our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization. This Mechanical Engineer will support the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of mechanical products and systems. The role includes developing 3D models and drawings, investigating failures and root causes, supporting prototype and production builds, collaborating with manufacturing and validation teams, and developing solutions for product improvement, quality, and cost reduction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with mechanical design, product development, and engineering problem-solving.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawing creation. (Creo preferred)
- Experience analyzing product or component failures and performing root cause analysis.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and test results.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with engineering, manufacturing, and validation teams.
- Ability to support prototype, pilot, and production builds in a hands-on environment.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a production environment working with cross functional teams.
- Experience with manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly operations.
- Database Management.
Responsibilities
- Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
- Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.
- Support product development, product improvement, cost reduction, and product health initiatives.
- Research and analyze engineering requirements, specifications, test results, and field issues to develop effective solutions.
- Investigate product, component, and system failures and perform root cause analysis to identify corrective actions.
- Support prototype, pilot, and production builds while working closely with manufacturing and operations teams.
- Collaborate with validation engineers to support testing activities and ensure robust product performance.
- Develop and evaluate design concepts for fabricated structures, mounting systems, castings, machined components, tube routings, hose routings, and other mechanical systems.
- Participate in continuous product improvement and quality improvement projects.
- Create and modify engineering documentation, 3-D models, drawings, and product structures using engineering software tools.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
