Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

RFA Engineering•Chattanooga, TN

15d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering ( www.rfamec.com ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking entry-level to experienced candidates to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidates 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 located near Green Bay, WI. This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization. Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the concept and development of structural, electrical, and hydraulic components. Key responsibilities include creating CAD models and design documentation, and collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing, and validation teams to optimize designs.

Requirements

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Proficiency in engineering principles including but not limited to structural mechanics, hydraulics, and electronics.
Proficiency in 3D CAD - (Solid Works preferred).
Knowledge of typical engineering standards in drawing practice, dimensioning and tolerancing, drawing symbols, welding practice, etc.
Prior experience with off-road equipment

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of structural, electrical and hydraulic components.
Conduct design reviews of new prototype components and systems.
Document all design activity with CAD models, design drawings, analysis results, and design review presentation materials.
Provide information and visit prototype component suppliers as necessary.
Review continuous improvement cycles of production vehicles and warranty improvement based on customer and factory feedback.
Work with manufacturing, product verification and validation, and suppliers to develop efficient and cost-effective designs.
Use CAD Software to assist in the 3-D Modeling of components, sheet metal and possibly hydraulic & electrical routings, including light analysis of structural components.
Prepare CAD models appropriate for more detailed analysis as necessary (i.e. finite element analysis (FEA).