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Mechanical Product Development Engineer

RFA Engineering

Job Location:

Pontiac, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 65000 - 90000

Posted: 12 September 2026 (4 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 10 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

RFA Engineering () 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 & processes. This position will be onsite at our clients Pontiac IL facility working with their fuel injector systems.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Mechanical Product Development Engineer

Support new product development initiatives within a mechanical engineering and product validation environment. This role will focus on product design development testing problem-solving and engineering analysis activities related to complex mechanical systems and components.

Responsibilities

Support new product development (NPI) activities from concept through production release.
Create and update 3D models and engineering drawings using Creo or similar CAD software.
Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) validation planning and product development reviews.
Coordinate engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups sealing calculations and bolted joint analyses.
Work with suppliers to support component development and issue resolution.
Plan coordinate and conduct component measurements assembly activities and validation testing.
Investigate product failures and performance concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.
Disassemble and inspect components following testing to evaluate performance and identify root causes.
Compare pre-test and post-test measurements and document engineering findings.
Collaborate with engineering manufacturing assembly testing and supplier teams to drive product improvements.
Maintain and update engineering documentation and release packages.
Present technical findings and project updates to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
2 plus years of demonstrated product development experience.
Experience with mechanical design product development and engineering problem-solving.
Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawing creation. (Creo preferred)
Experience analyzing product or component failures and performing root cause analysis.
Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications drawings and test results.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with engineering manufacturing and validation teams.
Ability to support prototype pilot and production builds in a hands-on environment.
Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience conducting Design FMEA activities.
Experience with validation planning and reporting (DVP&R).
Familiarity with product testing measurement techniques and laboratory environments.
Comfortable using hand tools microscopes and precision measurement equipment.
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Teamcenter.
Experience with Creo or similar CAD platforms.

Pay Range: commensurate with experience - $65000-$90000

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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 Eden Prairie MN branch office in Dubuque IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits