Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rfamec; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering service provider seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of operator cabs for off-highway equipment. This is a full-time role requiring strong mechanical design skills and hands-on experience in design and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, managing multiple projects while delivering timely, practical solutions. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the development of cutting-edge machinery in a supportive and growth-oriented workplace.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Virtual Health Care

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Retirement Savings Account

Flexible Spending Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical engineering and product design experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze customer design proposals to determine feasibility.
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend solutions.
• Develop conceptual designs applying design principles.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

3D Visualization

Teamcenter

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 in Mossville, IL.

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.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead and contribute to the design and development of operator cabs for off-highway equipment, including construction and mining machines. This role requires strong mechanical design skills, hands-on experience in design and manufacturing processes, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem-solver with a track record of project ownership, who communicates effectively within engineering teams and across broader product groups. In this position, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to research, design, and evaluate the functionality, manufacturability, and performance of mechanical systems—identifying issues early and providing timely, practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties, diagnose/troubleshoot faulty operations, and make recommendation.
• Develop conceptual designs by applying design principles to meet requirements. Review final designs within/outside team for further development, analysis, testing and evaluation on machine products using tools, equipment, or software.
• Ability to create design concepts for complex engineering systems. (Tube/hose routings, simple and complex fabricated steel structures, mounting systems and non-metallic components).
• Adhere to APQP process for design and collaborate with supplier to meeting print requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• 4+ years of demonstrated mechanical engineering and product design experience
• 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 with designing mechanical components and systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing & assembly setting.
• Experience with Creo software, 3D Visualization, Teamcenter.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Salary 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 and Veteran Friendly

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