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Junior Mechanical Design Engineer – Diesel & Gas Engines
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Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 47903, USA
Listed on 2026-05-27
Listing for:
RFA Engineering
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer
The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff in the development of large diesel or gas engine sub-systems. Work will include product design, product improvement, cost reduction, and product health in large engine systems. The work will be highly collaborative with both internal customers and external suppliers.
Responsibilities- Product development in the diesel and natural gas engine industry.
- Focusing on component and systems validation of diesel or gas engines.
- Build support for engines in the oil and gas industries.
- Working with component support teams, validation teams, factory operations, application and installation and customer service teams as needed to ensure robust product solutions.
- Working with internal teams to source components to new foundries. Travel to visit suppliers.
- Manage product quality projects, defining root cause and solution implementation.
- Manage Continuous Product Improvement projects using Six Sigma principles.
- Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration.
- Use of Creo and Teamcenter to support 3-D Modeling of components.
- BSME, BSMET or equivalent degree with experience.
- Entry level candidates and experienced candidates will be considered.
- 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.
- Ability to travel (less than 10% of time).
- Experience with the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process.
- Experience in 3-D Modeling Software;
Creo preferred. - Previous experience with Teamcenter or other PDM software.
- Experience with manufacturing processes.
- Design experience or exposure to off-road mobile equipment or engines.
- Experience with shop or factory support.
- Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost effective design.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range$65,000-$75,000 – Commensurate with experience
Competitive Benefits- Health and Dental Insurance
- Tela Doc 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 Employer
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