Mechanical Design Engineer

RFA Engineering

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in 2D and 3D modeling (preferably AutoCAD and Inventor)
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculations
  • Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Proven analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
  • Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative products from concept to manufacturable solutions while ensuring design integrity
  • Design custom equipment to meet technical project requirements including new product development and enhancements
  • Conduct analysis to ensure project designs meet safety factors
  • Utilize Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles along with material optimization
  • Implement cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives related to design
  • Manage projects and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
  • Create and maintain design documentation including 2D drawings and 3D CAD designs

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 & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible Spending Plan for Dependent Care
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) for medical expenses
  • Bonus Plan for Exempt Employees
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Education Assistance
Full Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with the multifunctional teams including sales, operations, product support, purchasing and production. You will develop ground up design solutions for new and existing products while engaging heavily with manufacturing and other engineering teams in the development of construction and mining equipment.

Responsibilities
  • Develop innovative products from concept to a manufacturable product while assuring design intent and integrity is maintained.
  • Design custom equipment that meets all technical requirements of assigned projects including new products, product enhancements, and cost reductions.
  • Perform analysis or calculations on project designs to achieve desired safety factors.
  • Applicable knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly Principles as well as material optimization.
  • Initiate and implement design related cost reductions and quality improvement ideas.
  • Provide project management and follow through on assigned projects.
  • Develop and maintain design documentation including 2-D drawings, 3-D CAD designs and project specifications.
  • Organize and maintain BOM's for all assigned projects.
  • Collaborate with and Support internal departments with technical information.
  • Work collectively with Purchasing to obtain components and materials for projects.
  • Assist Manufacturing after projects are released and on design updates as required.
  • Make necessary field trips to assist with Product Support, Engineering and Sales.
  • Complete assignments on time as scheduled by Engineering.

Requirements
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial Engineering or related Engineering Discipline
  • 3+ years of 2D and 3D modeling experience (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred)
  • Prior experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis), both simulation software and hand calculations
  • Demonstrated experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Must have a valid Driver's License

Desired Attributes
  • Experience with manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, or assembly of heavy structural steel
  • Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost-effective designs
  • Experience with product design, preferably off-road equipment.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $70,000-$95,000/yr - Commensurate with experience

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

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