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Mechanical Engineer - Factory Support

RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering Salary
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise.  We are seeking an entry-level to 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 in Lafayette, IN.

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 - Factory Support

As a Factory Support Engineer, you will act as a liaison between operations (manufacturing, quality & supply chain) and engineering. Responsible for understanding and accurately documenting and communicating issues raised/identified with core engine components.

Job Description

  • Provide costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for current/new products.
  • Provide support and troubleshooting for current production.
  • Ability to understand, assess and select issues directly related to design or as received quality
  • Investigate, gather and analyze data and implement solutions.
  • Ability to inspect and accept/reject parts using basic measuring tools (calipers, mics, etc.) or gauges

Requirements

  • Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
  • Prior industry experience in manufacturing, operations, parts logistics, quality, or technology
  • Demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude through work experience or hobbies.
  • Problem solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Must be a self-starter, good communication skills, able to thrive in a collaborative environment.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Desired Experience

  • Experience in a production environment working with cross functional teams.
  • Experience with manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly operations.
  • Database Management.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Salary 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

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