Mechanical 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 entry-level to experienced candidates to become an integral part of our engineering team.  The selected candidates 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 located near Green Bay, WI.

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.

Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the concept and development of structural, electrical, and hydraulic components. Key responsibilities include creating CAD models and design documentation, and collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing, and validation teams to optimize designs.

Job Description

• Support the design and development of structural, electrical and hydraulic components. 
• Conduct design reviews of new prototype components and systems.
• Document all design activity with CAD models, design drawings, analysis results, and design review presentation materials.
• Provide information and visit prototype component suppliers as necessary.
• Review continuous improvement cycles of production vehicles and warranty improvement based on customer and factory feedback.
• Work with manufacturing, product verification and validation, and suppliers to develop efficient and cost-effective designs.
• Use CAD Software to assist in the 3-D Modeling of components, sheet metal and possibly hydraulic & electrical routings, including light analysis of structural components.
• Prepare CAD models appropriate for more detailed analysis as necessary (i.e. finite element analysis (FEA).

Requirements

• AS or BA Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in engineering principles including but not limited to structural mechanics, hydraulics, and electronics.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD - (Solid Works preferred).
• Knowledge of typical engineering standards in drawing practice, dimensioning and tolerancing, drawing symbols, welding practice, etc.
• Prior experience with off-road equipment

Pay Range: $65,000-$95,000 – Commensurate with experience

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
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

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.