Mechanical Design Engineer

RFA Engineering; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Teladoc Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

401k and Roth 401k

Flexible Spending Plan

HSA for Medical Expenses

Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our field-proven engineering team onsite at our customer's world-class facility. The role focuses on developing and maintaining mechanical components and systems, spanning plastics, castings, forgings, stampings, laser-cut parts, and welding or bonding of components.

You will use Creo and Windchill for 3-D modeling, create 2D drawings and documentation, and collaborate with manufacturing, validation teams, and suppliers to develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through work experience or hobbies.
• Ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration.
• Use of Creo and Windchill to support 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 to document the design solution required for building prototypes and adoption of the design.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Analytical, problem solving and/troubl

Team collaboration

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree

Tools

Creo

Windchill

PDMLink

Job description

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 includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the development and maintenance of mechanical components and systems that may include multiple plastic processes, castings or forgings, stampings, laser cut parts, and welding or bonding of components.

Responsibilities

• Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration
• Use of Creo and Windchill to support 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree
• Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment

Desired Attributes

• 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

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$80,000 – 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
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

CAD PTC CREO Novice

Education

Preferred

Bachelors of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

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