Mechanical Design Engineer

RFA Engineering•Davenport, IA

11d•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 staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools and 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, offering opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by customers, and additional opportunities within RFA Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree.
Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies.
Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
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 in 3-D Modeling Software; Creo experience (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 to a corrective action.
Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost effective designs.

Responsibilities

Concept and development of mechanical components and systems, potentially including multiple plastic processes, castings or forgings, stampings, laser cut parts, and welding or bonding of components.
Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration.
Use of Creo and Windchill for 3-D Modeling of components, sheet metal, and possibly hydraulic or electrical routings.
Creation and support of 2D drawings and specification documentation.
Work with manufacturing, product verification and validation, and suppliers to develop efficient and cost-effective designs.
Compile and furnish necessary information (engineering decisions and reports of pertinent design analyses data) to document the design solution required for building of prototypes and adoption of the design, with possible involvement of other functional engineers.