Mechanical Design Engineer

RFA Engineering; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401k and Roth 401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and maintain mechanical components and systems for diverse manufacturing environments. This onsite role involves close collaboration with an experienced engineering team to deliver robust, cost-effective designs.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling in Creo/Windchill, 2-D drawings, and cross-functional coordination with suppliers and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration.
• Model components in 3-D using Creo and Windchill, including sheet metal and routings.
• Create and support 2-D drawings and specification documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, verification & validation, and suppliers to develop cost-effective designs.
• Provide documentation of design decisions and analyses for prototypes and implementation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

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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