RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an 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 listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the concept and development of mechanical components and systems for off-highway equipment and attachments. These designs primarily include large and mid-sized frame structures and sheet metal design.
Responsibilities
- Create models and prints utilizing proper model-based definition methods and GD&T
- Ability to work with a large number of stakeholders and communicate back and forth regarding project scope, status, and changes
- Work with sheet metal suppliers and internal fabrication departments to facilitate parts being in the right place at the right time
- Supporting builds and fit ups on the factory floor as needed
- Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
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
- This position will require work on-site 5 days per week.
Desired Skills
- 3D Modeling experience using Inventor, especially with the sheet metal application (trainable)
- Preferred experience with the design of electrical and hydraulic systems
- Knowledge and application of GD&T standards (trainable)
- Familiarity with PDP processes and milestone requirements
- Strong communication skills with ability to present and speak in front of groups
- Collaboration and flexibility across multiple design disciplines and product lines
- Adaptability to accommodate changes in scope and schedule of projects
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive 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
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Qualifications Skills Preferred DES/MFG Sheet Metal Novice CAD Inventor Novice Education Preferred Bachelors of Science or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
- Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and commitments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to thrive in a team environment
- Ability to work onsite five days per week
- 3D modeling experience using Inventor, particularly the sheet metal application
- Experience designing electrical and hydraulic systems
- Knowledge and application of GD&T standards
- Familiarity with PDP processes and milestone requirements
- Ability to present and speak in front of groups
- Collaboration and flexibility across design disciplines and product lines
- Adaptability to changes in project scope and schedule
What We Do
RFA serves 100's of clients ranging in size from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial start-ups. We deliver engineering services from our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie, MN and at our client’s own facilities. Regardless of the manner which we deliver services, our goal is to please our clients, through consistent value of services which are aligned to the standards of our clients. We strive to work as a transparent extension of our client’s own engineering staff. We work in all areas of mechanical, software and electrical design, including off-highway mobile equipment and mechanical power transmission, consumer, recreational, industrial, medical products and one-of-a-kind special manufacturing machines. To see a complete listing of our open positions, please go to http://www.rfamec.com/careers/career-opportunities.html
