Continuous Improvement Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

RFA Engineering ( 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.

This is a 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.

Continuous Improvement Design Engineer

The Continuous Improvement Design Engineer with a focus on electro-hydraulic systems to support the design, integration, and optimization of off-road mobile equipment. This role involves working closely with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions. Key responsibilities include interrogating current design failures for root cause, troubleshooting electrical/hydraulic/overall machine systems and providing direction on necessary design improvements to reduce warranty & increase product quality.

Responsibilities

• Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration
• Using Electrical and/or Hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot and validate system function.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, product verification and validation, customer support and suppliers to develop/improve 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.
• Some use of Creo and Windchill to support 3-D Modeling of components, sheet metal and hydraulic or electrical routings.
• Review and support of 2D drawings and specification documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment

Desired Skills

• Design experience with off-road mobile equipment, ideally four wheel drive loaders
• Ability to address quality issues, determine root cause and drive to a corrective action
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Previous experience identifying and leading projects
• Experience in 3-D Modeling Software; Creo (Preferred)
• Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost effective designs
• Experience working with Hydraulic and/or Electrical Systems
• Experience operating off-road mobile equipment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $75,000-$100,000 – 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.

• 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 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly