Mechanical Designer

RFA Engineering • Dubuque, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join their engineering team. This role will focus heavily on CAD expertise rather than engineering analysis, working with state-of-the-art engineering tools and processes at a customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent practical experience in CAD, drafting, design technology, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise creating complex 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong experience with sheet metal modeling.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering concepts and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for CAD modeling and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Experience supporting multiple product lines and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
• Develop detailed sheet metal models and manufacturing drawings.
• Support engineering teams across multiple product lines with modeling and design updates.
• Ensure models and drawings comply with company standards and best practices.
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, and completeness.
• Implement engineering change requests and maintain design documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and manufacturing personnel to resolve design issues.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting project deadlines.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree