Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Job Description

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 & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility in Mossville, IL.

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.

Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

The main function of a mechanical engineer is to with an Aftermarket Products team to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes. This individual with be tasked to understand and investigate design/ manufacturing process, identify issues, and provide timely resolutions. This position would be onsite 5 days a week, with occasional flexibility to be remote as needed.

Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices.

Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.

Investigate equipment failures and difficulties, diagnose/troubleshoot faulty operations, and make recommendation.

Develop conceptual designs by applying design principles to meet requirements. Review final designs within/outside team for further development, analysis, testing and evaluation on machine products using tools, equipment, or software.

Ability to create design concepts for complex engineering systems. (Tube/hose routings, simple and complex fabricated steel structures, mounting systems and non-metallic components).

Adhere to APQP process for design and collaborate with supplier to meeting print requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree

Strong mechanical 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 Attributes

Experience with echanical systems.

Experience working in a manufacturing & assembly setting.

Experience with Creo software, 3D Visualization, Teamcenter.

Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink

Basic understanding of coding.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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.

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 401k & Roth 401k) with company contributions

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