Onsite Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Equipment & Powertrain

Rfamec; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

PTO

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an entry-level to experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our on-site team at a world-class facility. You will work with experienced staff on heavy equipment, powertrain, and machine systems projects, including design, validation, and manufacturing support.

You will participate in APQP, collaborate with multiple departments, and travel up to 10% as project needs require. A BS in Mechanical Engineering and strong problem-solving abilities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Exposure to manufacturing, operations, parts logistics, quality, or technology.
• Demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude through work experience or hobbies.
• Problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter with good communication in a collaborative environment.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, development, and validation of mechanical systems for heavy equipment and powertrain applications.
• Support product development, improvement, cost reduction, and product health initiatives.
• Research engineering requirements, specs, test results, and field issues to develop solutions.
• Investigate failures and perform root-cause analysis to identify corrective actions.
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds with manufacturing and operations teams.
• Collaborate with validation engineers to support testing and ensure robust performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking an entry-level to experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our on-site team at a world-class facility. You will work with experienced staff on heavy equipment, powertrain, and machine systems projects, including design, validation, and manufacturing support.

You will participate in APQP, collaborate with multiple departments, and travel up to 10% as project needs require. A BS in Mechanical Engineering and strong problem-solving abilities are required.