What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer position at Career Opportunities?
RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a 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.
Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer
Responsibilities
- Design and develop turbocharger components and related mechanical systems for large engine applications.
- Support turbocharger NPI, product improvement, and cost reduction projects.
- Develop and evaluate designs for performance, reliability, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Participate in design reviews and support DFMEA activities.
- Develop validation requirements and coordinate turbocharger component testing.
- Work with suppliers using APQP processes to support component development and quality.
- Analyze validation results and component failures to develop design improvements.
- Support prototype builds, manufacturing, and current-product issues.
- Manage multiple engineering projects while meeting timing, cost, and performance objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience or coursework in mechanical design and product development.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with 3D CAD software; Creo preferred.
- Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
Desired Attributes
- Turbocharger, diesel engine, natural gas engine, or powertrain experience.
- APQP and DFMEA experience.
- Component or system validation experience.
- Creo and Teamcenter experience.
- Supplier development or manufacturing support experience.
- Experience with NPI and continuous product improvement.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000 – 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.
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)
- 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
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000