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Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics

Rfamec, Moline, IL, United States


1800 158th St N, East Moline, IL 61244, USA

Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics
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 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 and 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.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a focus on hydraulic systems to support product design and integration. This role involves working closely with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions. Key responsibilities include 3D modeling with Creo, creating 2D drawings, supporting assembly line challenges, and troubleshooting hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration

Use of Creo and Windchill to support 3-D modeling of components, sheet metal and hydraulic or electrical routings

Creation and support of 2D drawings and specification documentation

Work with manufacturing, quality, product verification and validation, customer support and suppliers to develop efficient and cost-effective designs

Support assembly line challenges

Using hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot and validate system function

Compile and furnish necessary information (engineering decisions and reports of pertinent design analyses data) to document the design solution required for building of prototypes and adoption of the design with possible involvement of other functional engineers

Requirements

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

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments

Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to thrive in a team environment

Desired Attributes

Experience in 3-D Modeling Software; Creo (Preferred)

Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink

Strong understanding of GD&T

Design experience with off-road mobile equipment

Ability to address quality issues, determine root cause and drive to a corrective action

Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust and cost effective designs

Experience working with hydraulic or electrical systems

Experience operating off-road mobile equipment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$90,000 – 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.

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

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Bachelor’s of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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