Mechanical Design Engineer

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise.  We are seeking a growth-oriented 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

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with the multifunctional teams including sales, operations, product support, purchasing and production. You will develop ground up design solutions for new and existing products. You will engage heavily with manufacturing and other engineering teams in the development of construction and mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative products from concept to a manufacturable product while assuring design intent and integrity is maintained.
• Design custom equipment that meets all technical requirements of assigned projects including new products, product enhancements, and cost reductions.
• Perform analysis or calculations on project designs to achieve desired safety factors.
• Applicable knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly Principles as well as material optimization.
• Initiate and implement design related cost reductions and quality improvement ideas.
• Provide project management and follow through on assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain design documentation including 2-D drawings, 3-D CAD designs and project specifications.
• Organize and maintain BOM’s for all assigned projects.
• Collaborate with and Support internal departments with technical information.
• Work collectively with Purchasing to obtain components and materials for projects.
• Assist Manufacturing after projects are released and on design updates as required.
• Make necessary field trips to assist with Product Support, Engineering and Sales.
• Complete assignments on time as scheduled by Engineering.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial Engineering or related Engineering Discipline
• 3+ years of 2D and 3D modeling experience (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred)
• Prior experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis), both simulation software and hand calculations
• Demonstrated experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Desired Attributes

• Experience with manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, or assembly of heavy structural steel
• Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost-effective designs
• Experience with product design, preferably off-road equipment.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $70,000-$95,000/yr – Commensurate with experience

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

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