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Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

RFA Engineering
  • Chillicothe, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    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 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 Engineer

    The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff supporting the development of engines, powertrain systems, cast components, and off-highway equipment. Work will include product design, product improvement, cost reduction, product health, prototype support, validation, and manufacturing support activities. Potential projects may involve diesel and natural gas engines, axles, drives, gears, torque converters, cast components, and systems used in construction, mining, and industrial equipment. The work will be highly collaborative with both internal customers and external suppliers.

    Responsibilities

    • Participate in design, development, build, and validation activities related to engines, powertrain systems, and off-highway equipment.
    • Collaborate with design teams to develop and improve mechanical systems and components.
    • Work with validation and system engineers to ensure product requirements are satisfied through appropriate testing and analysis.
    • Support prototype, pilot, and production build activities.
    • Assist with product quality, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
    • Work with factory operations, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to support robust product solutions.
    • Support Bill of Material (BOM) creation and maintenance activities.
    • Create and update engineering documentation, models, and product structures.
    • Assist with APQP activities and product development processes.
    • Support supplier and customer interactions as needed.
    • Collaborate with other groups (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Validation, Quality, Supplier Development, etc.) as necessary.
    • Travel to supplier or customer sites pending project need (up to ~5%).

    Requirements 

    • BSME, BSMET or equivalent degree with experience.
    • Entry level candidates and experienced candidates will be considered.
    • 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.
    • Ability to travel (less than 10% of time).

    Desired Attributes 

    • Experience with the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process.
    • Experience in 3-D Modeling Software; Creo (Pro/Engineer) experience.
    • Previous experience with Teamcenter or other PDM software.
    • Experience with manufacturing processes.
    • Design experience or exposure to off-road mobile equipment, engines, powertrain systems, or heavy machinery.
    • Experience with shop or factory support.
    • Exposure to validation, prototype builds, testing, or product development activities.
    • Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost effective design.

    Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

    Pay Range: $60,000-$78,000 – 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
    • 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

    Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChillicothe, Illinois
    IndustryEngineering Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1961
    Websitehttp://www.rfamec.com/

    About Company

    RFA Engineering’s history dates back to 1943, when the Minnesota Engineering Company (MEC) was founded. Several tool designers left the Northern Pump Company to form their own company to support the fluctuating tool design needs of the defense industry.

    MEC flourished with the simple operating principle of being responsive to the client and delivering exactly what was promised.

    Skills

    • 3D Modelingunmatched
    • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)unmatched
    • Agricultural Equipmentunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Creo Elements/Prounmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Design Servicesunmatched
    • Documentation Modelsunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Mining Equipment and Machineryunmatched
    • Mobile Plant/Equipmentunmatched
    • Natural Gasunmatched
    • PTC Creounmatched
    • Powertrainunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Costingunmatched
    • Product Data Management (PDM)unmatched
    • Product Designunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Documentationunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • RFAunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Simulationunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Teamcenterunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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