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RFA Engineering

Mechanical Product Engineer

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our ... growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

RFA Engineering

Embedded Software Engineer

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$70K - $120K/yr

RFA Engineering ( www.rfamec.com ) supports industry-leading clients through the full software ... direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization. Embedded ...

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Program Management Director

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$207.10 - $284.80/hr

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm ... With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water ...

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What is the difference between Director Federal Engineering vs Federal Systems Engineer?

AspectDirector Federal EngineeringFederal Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, often with management experienceBachelor's or higher in engineering or related field, with technical certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, manages projects, strategic planningDesigns, develops, and tests federal systems, technical implementation
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, defense contractors, large tech firmsDefense contractors, government agencies, aerospace firms
Search & Comparison IntentLeadership, management, strategic roles in federal engineeringTechnical, engineering design, system implementation roles

The main difference is that the Director Federal Engineering focuses on leadership, strategy, and managing engineering teams, while the Federal Systems Engineer is more hands-on, involved in designing and implementing federal systems. Both roles require technical expertise, but the director position emphasizes management and oversight.

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Mechanical Product Engineer

RFA Engineering

Dubuque, IA • On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 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 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.
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 Product Engineer
The Mechanical Product Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality, and testing to implement engineering changes, improve product reliability, and support new product development activities. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with machines, components, and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement engineering changes to improve product performance, quality, and manufacturability.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and industry partners to review and incorporate design updates across multiple product platforms.
  • Analyze bills of materials (BOMs) and identify opportunities for part commonization and component substitutions.
  • Process and document engineering change requests while ensuring accuracy and completeness of product records.
  • Support product improvement initiatives through evaluation, prioritization, and implementation of design changes.
  • Participate in quality investigations by reviewing returned components and evaluating product performance.
  • Perform machine fit-ups, inspections, and validation activities to verify product functionality and design intent.
  • Work closely with design, quality, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to resolve product issues.
  • Support new product development programs through machine rebuilds, component adoption, and product validation activities.
  • Develop and maintain field kit documentation, bills of materials, decals, and translated product information.
  • Coordinate fit-up and installation of new components and materials on equipment to verify proper integration.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
  • Experience with mechanical design, product development, or product support activities.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with CAD and product data management systems is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, assemblies, or machine testing is preferred.

Desired Attributes
  • Experience supporting off-highway, agricultural, construction, or industrial equipment.
  • Knowledge of engineering change management processes.
  • Experience with product validation, quality investigations, and root cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with BOM management and product documentation systems.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $65,000-$85,000 - 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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