Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rfamec; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Account (401(k))

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance

Job summary

Rfamec is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Dubuque, Iowa. This full-time position involves responsibilities like creating models, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing tasks across multiple product lines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. A range of benefits is offered, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of demonstrated design or cost reduction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to get projects completed with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create models and prints utilizing proper model‑based definition methods and GD&T.
• Work with many stakeholders and communicate project scope, status, changes, and challenges.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal departments to facilitate part fit-up, testing, and start of production.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

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.

Full‑time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for finding projects, vetting & designing them, and bringing these projects into production. This role focuses on cost reduction projects and will operate across multiple product lines and vehicle systems (structures, hydraulics, powertrain, electrical, and cabs). You will work with various stakeholders to understand function and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create models and prints utilizing proper model‑based definition methods and GD&T.
• Work with many stakeholders and communicate project scope, status, changes, and challenges.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal departments to facilitate part fit‑up, testing, and start of production.
• Support fit‑ups on the factory floor and support new part testing as needed.
• Communicate project details across all levels of the organization.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects with different product groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree.
• 8+ years of demonstrated design or cost reduction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to get projects completed with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Desired Skills

• Creo and Windchill proficiency.
• Knowledge and application of GD&T standards.
• Familiarity with CI processes.
• Strong communication skills with ability to present and speak in front of groups.
• Collaboration and flexibility across multiple design disciplines and product lines.
• Adaptability to accommodate changes in scope and schedule of projects.
• Familiarity with construction and forestry equipment.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Salary Range: $85,000–$115,000 – Commensurate with experience.

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 401(k) & Roth 401(k))
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.