Mechanical Designer

RFA Engineering; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 (401k)

Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care

HSA for Medical Expenses

Bonus Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering in Dubuque, IA, is seeking a Mechanical Designer to focus on CAD modeling and 3D drawings at a world-class manufacturing facility. An engineering degree is not required if you have exceptional modeling skills and strong attention to detail; you will work onsite with an experienced engineering staff.

Responsibilities include creating and updating 3D models and 2D drawings, sheet metal work, ensuring manufacturability, and collaborating across teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise creating complex 3D CAD models and detailed drawings.
• Strong experience with sheet metal modeling.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering concepts and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
• Develop detailed sheet metal models and manufacturing drawings.
• Support engineering teams across multiple product lines with modeling and design updates.
• Ensure models and drawings comply with company standards and best practices.
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, and completeness.
• Implement engineering change requests and maintain design documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and manufacturing personnel to resolve design issues.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting project deadlines.

Skills

CAD

3D CAD modeling

Sheet metal modeling

Attention to detail

Interpreting concepts

Education

Associates in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

NX

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.

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 Designer
This person will be heavily focused on CAD expertise rather than engineering analysis. An engineering degree is not required; candidates with exceptional modeling skills, strong attention to detail, and a genuine enthusiasm for CAD design are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
• Develop detailed sheet metal models and manufacturing drawings.
• Support engineering teams across multiple product lines with modeling and design updates.
• Ensure models and drawings comply with company standards and best practices.
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, and completeness.
• Implement engineering change requests and maintain design documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and manufacturing personnel to resolve design issues.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting project deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent practical experience in CAD, drafting, design technology, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise creating complex 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong experience with sheet metal modeling.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering concepts and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for CAD modeling and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Experience supporting multiple product lines and engineering teams.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range:$50,000-$65,000 – 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

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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