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Sr. Mechanical Designer

RFA Engineering

Job Location:

Vermillion, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 90000

Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 September 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 operate onsite at our customers world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a direct hire full-time position with a full benefit package that includes opportunities for professional growth and additional opportunities within our customers organization.

Sr. Mechanical Designer

The Sr. Mechanical Designer 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 BOMs 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

AA Degree in Engineering Agriculture Industrial or related Engineering Discipline
5 years of 2D and 3D modeling experience (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred)
Demonstrated experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Strong analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Must have a valid Drivers 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: $65000-$90000/yr 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