Mechanical Design Engineer

RFA Engineering () 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 and 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.

Responsible for the development and maintenance of mechanical components and systems that may include multiple plastic processes, castings or forgings, stampings, laser‑cut parts, and welding or bonding of components.

• Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration
• Use of Creo and Windchill to support 3‑D modeling of components, sheet metal and possibly hydraulic or electrical routings
• Creation and support of 2‑D drawings and specification documentation
• Work with manufacturing, product verification and validation, and suppliers to develop efficient and cost‑effective designs
• Compile and furnish necessary information (engineering decisions and reports of pertinent design analyses data) to document the design solution required for building of prototypes and adoption of the design with possible involvement of other functional engineers

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Agricultural Engineering, or related degree
• 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

• Experience in 3‑D modeling software;
  Creo experience (preferred)
• Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Design experience or exposure to off‑road mobile equipment
• Ability to address quality issues, determine root cause and drive to a corrective action
• Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost‑effective designs

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000–$80,000 – Commensurate with experience

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.

• 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. 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.