Mechanical Design Engineer

Rfamec; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Rfamec in Weslaco, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to create innovative products using state-of-the-art tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of design experience.

The position offers a competitive salary between $70,000 and $85,000, and benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, product engineering, or quality engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical assemblies, parts, and systems for products.
• Create parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software.
• Apply GD&T to ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency (PTC CREO preferred)

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical and problem solving

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC CREO

Solidworks

NX

Windchill PLM

SAP ERP

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 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.

Mechanical Design Engineer

The mechanical design engineer is responsible for creating and developing innovative mechanical design, drawing development, product validation, and quality‑driven engineering practices to produce smart, healthy, and sustainable building technologies. They collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including other engineers, designers, and stakeholders, to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical solutions that meet project requirements and industry standards. This role involves using computer‑aided design (CAD) software and other tools to create sheet metal components, machined parts, and assemblies and detailed drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical assemblies, parts, and systems for products such as thermostats, pressure controls, temperature controls, and pneumatic controls.
• Creates parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software (PTC CREO)
• Creates mechanical drawings, Bill of Materials information, and other documentation for product release.
• Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to ensure accurate and functional documentation.
• Work in a team‑friendly environment innovating new products for our clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, product engineering, or quality engineering
• Proficiency in 3D CAD - (CREO preferred).
• 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, Solidworks, NX) preferred
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience with parts data management systems such as Windchill PLM and SAP ERP (BOMs, part structures, change management).
• Ability to address quality issues, determine root cause and drive to a corrective action

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $70,000-$85,000 – 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
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long‑Term Disability
• Supplemental Short‑Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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